University of Puerto Rico at Humacao
English Department
Professor Olga Rivera Romero
Name: Diego F. Vallejo Cruz ​
Course: EING 4068​
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​ Date: 09/18/2025_
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Section: MCO
DEVELOPING YOUR PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY
Examine your beliefs
To form the basis for your personal philosophy of classroom management, answer the following
questions to reflect your current beliefs. Later, as you explore the ideas, theories, and models presented
in class, you might want to revise or modify your responses.
I believe the purpose of education is to:
●​ The purpose of education is to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills
necessary to make informed decisions and navigate the world effectively.
To me, the following characteristics describe a good teacher:
●​ A good teacher is someone who creates a positive and inclusive environment where
students feel valued, supported, and motivated to learn.
To me the following characteristics describe good instruction:
●​ A good instruction is when the students are able to accomplish a task and still feel
challenged by it.
I believe that in a classroom, a teacher should play the following management role:
●​ In the classroom, a teacher should act as a mediator, guide, and role model, helping
students navigate learning and social interactions.
The goals of my classroom management plan should be:
●​ The goals of my classroom management plan are to create a safe, structured, and
respectful environment where students are encouraged to engage actively and develop
self-discipline.
I consider the following to be target misbehaviors that I will address in my management plan:
●​ I would address behaviors such as avoiding work, disrespecting others, and disrupting
the learning environment, ensuring students understand expectations and
consequences.
How can you address diversity in a management plan?
●​ I would address diversity by fostering an inclusive classroom culture where all students
feel respected, understood, and comfortable expressing themselves.
I believe that I bring the following personal strengths to the teaching profession and to the
development of my management plan:
●​ I bring patience, respect, strong communication skills, and a genuine commitment to
supporting every student’s growth.
In developing my management plan, I believe I must recognize the following personal
weaknesses that may influence the implementation of my plan:
●​ I recognize that my limited experience and need for greater social awareness may
influence the implementation of my plan, and I am committed to learning and improving
continuously.
What instructional strategies do you prefer to use?
●​ The instructional strategy I prefer to use is the EDGE method, which is commonly used in
the Boy Scouts and focuses on guiding students through exploration and discovery. I also
like to use a reward-based system inspired by Piaget, which encourages learning through
positive reinforcement and aligns with students’ cognitive development.
Do you believe it is more effective to impose discipline or to teach self-discipline?
●​ I believe that teaching discipline is more effective because it helps students develop
self-discipline, fostering long-term responsibility and accountability.