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Alexis Lajambe
0522648
Lakehead University
Airin Stephens
EDUC-4490-YI
I believe that I have conductor classroom management style with some hints of facilitator
and dominator. I like efficiency and am task oriented which align with the goal of conductor
management style which is on-task behaviour (Shindler, 2010). I enjoy when a classroom has
clear rules, consequences, and routines right from the first class similarly to a conductor
management style (Shindler, 2010). Building relationships with students is essential to classroom
management and being able to understand why students act the way they do. I occasionally have
some mannerisms of a dictator style since sometimes I simply want a task done and find the
fastest way to do this is telling the students what to do and expecting them to follow my orders
(Shindler, 2010). I can also be a facilitator by having the students decide what we are going to do
in class, such as what games to play in physical education, or if some students have a particular
efficient, and to have self-efficacy. I believe these are some of my main personal traits that are
indicative of a successful style of management since the students will have an outline of what to
expect during class and will feel more confident when learning if I feel confident teaching. The
few times I have taught a lesson, I have tried to make them organized and interactive. I have
found this to be successful as the students maintain their focus throughout the lesson. I have
experience with youth between the ages of eight and 22 and have learned that regardless the age
As a teacher it is important to be aware of any biases you may have to prevent them from
influencing decisions. Having a diverse class, it is important to keep an open mind to the
students beliefs and new strategies that may work in the classroom. One personal value that I
may need to revisit is that change can be a good thing and that it is alright to try new things.
WEEK TWO REFLECTION 3
Being a kinesthetic learner supports my development as a teacher since I like engaging and
interactive lessons with frequent breaks. I have a tendency to move around too much and
sometimes forget that not everyone likes to move a lot and that I should not make them too
active.
I believe that I will be a successful teacher since I am hard worker, enthusiastic, and
organized. I also reflect on my days to see where I can make improvement which is important for
consistency in the classroom and can always expect what is going to happen. I plan on working
hard to make my classroom more student centered so students feel like they have a say in what
they learn.
opportunity to gain and enhance valuable skills, including public speaking, explaining content in
different ways, and being able to connect with youth. My teaching style will separate me from
my classmates since I hope to adapt my strategies for each lesson to each student instead of
teaching the class as a whole. I want students to understand the fundamentals of the curriculum
to help build their success in the subject. I hope to be able to inspire the students in my class to
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