1. In general, what kind of classroom community do you seek to create with Pre-K students?

What you believe to be the three most important characteristics and/or behaviors that you strive to develop in the children/students? Explain why those characteristics are important.

1. How do you define classroom management and discipline? What is its purpose?

What attitudes, dispositions and behaviors do you want to promote and encourage in the children/students you are working with

How do the climate of your classroom and your desired child/student attitudes, dispositions and behaviors relate to learning?

What contributes to children's engagement in the learning opportunities and activities in your classroom or program? What is the teacher's or caregiver's role in engaging children, and in motivating them to participate in the classroom community?

1. Whose ideas have influenced your beliefs? For example, do you see yourself leaning more toward a behaviorist approach or a student/child-centered approach? If you say that you are using a combination of approaches, tell why you prefer to do so, and explain which aspects of your plan are influenced by which approach (e.g., behaviorist, constructivist, etc.)