Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper of your philosophy on classroom management. You may make changes before your philosophy is incorporated in the Classroom Management Plan assignment due in Week 5.

Address the following:

Define classroom management in an elementary classroom setting.
Why is there a need for a classroom management plan?
What should be considered when developing a personal philosophy for classroom management?
How does a diverse student population affect a classroom management plan?
Describe how your philosophy would help to create a safe and productive learning environment.
Compare at least two classroom management models that support your philosophy.
Explain what implications your philosophy will have on you, your students, and the classroom environment.
Describe the resources you will use to support students, including those who have experienced trauma, homelessness, foster care, incarceration, and/or are medically fragile.