...Classroom Design In order to have a successful classroom, it is important to have a plan on how you want to layout your classroom. There are certain elements that I believe are important to have in an elementary classroom in order to produce life-long learners. Students spend a lot of time in their classroom which is why I find it important for a teacher to plan the layout and make it their second home. My classroom will have resources and bulletin boards in order to help students master the required skills they need. One thing that I find works best in most classrooms is having the students placed in groups as I believe that students can learn a lot from one another. I would have my classroom in groups of four with four to five students, depending on class size. I believe that it is important to have a classroom rug because it is a meeting area where you can read to students, teach mini-lessons for readers and writers workshop and many other things. The classroom rug should be near the smartboard as many lessons now include technology to enhance the learning of the students. Along the walls of my classroom there will be bookshelves that will include different levels of books depending on the needs of the students. I think it is important to have a variety of books in order for students to develop a love for reading. Also, I would have a white board on my walls to teach whole-group lessons. In addition, on the wall of the back of my classroom would be a computer center...
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...Classroom Management Procedure/ Routines Paper Classroom management is the most essential key to a successful learning environment in the classroom. When effective classroom management strategies are not implemented you take away learning time from your students. There are many important elements to have a productive, self- sufficient classroom. One of the most important elements is establishing procedures and routines in your class. According to Harry Wong, the teacher is the decisive element in the classroom. Therefore, it is up to the teacher to establish discipline and procedures in the classroom to have an effective classroom. The most important element of establishing discipline in your classroom is establishing a discipline plan. A discipline plan is composed of three things; rules, consequences, and rewards. The rules must only contain 3-5 rules, no more than 5. Harry Wong explains that when we begin to give too many rules it becomes a dare to the students to break them. Having a plan is very important, when a teacher does not have a plan it will resort to yelling. Harry Wong states, “ If you don’t have a plan, than you are planning to fail.” According to Harry Wong the number one problem in the classroom is not the discipline, it is the lack of procedures and routines. Establishing Procedures and routines will allow your classroom to be a productive self-sufficient classroom. Therefore, in order to have discipline in a classroom you must have procedures that...
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...Influences in the Teaching Enviornment By Grand Canyon University (EDU-450) 8/25/2013 In any classroom there will be positive and negative influences in it. The way at which these negative influences are handled will have a lasting effect on the students learning process. There are a vast array of theories and styles to choose from to help and control these behaviors from getting out of hand. The main point to remember is to find a strategy that works well for each individual. I will be addressing 10 possible behavior problems and how they should be approached. What could be the most important aspect of trying to keep negative influences at a minimum is the teacher’s ability to connect with the students. The teacher needs to keep the students from becoming bored in the classroom. Once a student gets to the point of boredom they can start disrupting other students and even forget assignments that are given in class due to a lack of attention. To keep boredom at a minimum The Institute of Education Sciences recommends that modifying the learning environment as well as teach and reinforce new skills to the students is a key concept (Epstein 2008). This in my opinion translates to the teacher needs to be able to recognize when a possible situation can occur and be able to change before the possible problem arises. The teacher could just offer some alternative actions to those who might become a possible disruption. Teachers sometimes tend...
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...Classroom Observation Conducting classroom observations are very important to the prospective teacher. Observing helps show how experienced teachers manage their classroom. For this observation it was important to notice how the classroom was arranged, how the teacher interacted with the students, the teacher’s management style, and interview the teacher. Upon speaking to the principal about observing he assigned me to Mrs. Johnson’s third grade class, because she was the best organized. I was surprised when I walked into the class and it was not pristine and in perfect order. Shelves are organized with baskets but the baskets are overflowing with books. I was glad to see that she actually used her classroom. My observations on the teacher’s management style, interaction with students, arrangement, mutual respect, enforcing and reinforcing classroom expectations, and preventative procedures and activities. The day I observed Mrs. Johnson’s classroom was a good day because not only did I get to see the interaction between her and her students she also had the other third grade class for a period and I got to see her interaction with students she does not have on a daily basis. She was very positive and never raised her voice once. If a student got too loud or was breaking rules she would call the students name and tell them to take a letter. She is very respectful with her students calling them ladies...
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...Classroom Organization and Management Plan Abstract The following essay discusses rules, Standards, Strategies, Accommodations and Formulas, that are utilized in my 9th grade health class. Pictures of my code of conduct and rules are included also. Rules Behavior is a choice, and a teacher's role is to aid students when learning to make good choices. Inappropriate behavior is not acceptable. It should be followed by negative consequences and therefore be discouraged. When the teacher responds to different behaviors, either positive, or negative, it teaches the student something. School is a place where students are given the opportunity to learn and receive an education as well as socialize. Part of the learning process is interaction. However, it should only occur when the time is suitable. Being in the classroom should be considered a privilege. That privilege should only be given if a student's behavior does not interfere with the ability of the teacher to teach effectively. Classroom rules are a crucial component to allow teachers to be successful in the classroom. As stated by Jones, “Either you work the crowd, or the crowd works you” (2007, pg. 30). Each teacher must tailor their classroom rules to their particular style and pet peeves. What works for one teacher, may not work for the next. As Suagi stated, "Teachers are challenged to provide...
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...Honesty: Breaches of Academic Honesty will be treated with the utmost seriousness. You are reminded the penalties for cheating or plagiarism include dismissal from the HCT. (for more information please refer to Academic and Student Regulations, HCT Academic Honesty Policy, Student Handbook) Student Declaration: This assignment is entirely my own work except where I have duly acknowledged other sources in the text and listed those sources at the end of the assignment. I have not previously submitted this work to the HCT. I understand that I may be orally examined on my submission. 1.Abstract Classroom management is one of the most difficult challenges for teachers, especially for us as we are beginners. Learning can be affected negatively if there is no effective management of the classroom. However, every learning environment varies from the other, therefore classroom management strategies and problems are different in the UAE. Some teachers...
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...TASK 601.5.5-02, 5.6-05 Western Governors University June 18, 2012 A teacher’s expectations can greatly impact how well a student does in a classroom. If a teacher demonstrates expectations in rational and positive manner, the student is more likely to excel in the classroom. However, if a teacher has a negative outlook and does not let the students know exactly what is expected, the classroom will not run as smooth and the students’ grades might be poor. There are many expectations that would positively influence student achievement. The five that will be covered in this paper are arriving on time and prepared, positive communication with classmates and the teacher, completing a reading log each night, turning assignments in on time, and paying attention in class. When addressing a fourth grade classroom, asking students to arrive on time and be prepared would be an expectation that would influence a student’s academic achievement. There are many reasons why it is important for students to arrive to class on time. First of all, a fourth grade classroom is busy and has a full day of activities each day. Arriving late would cause a student to not only miss out on an important morning activity, but it would be disruptive to other students who are moving on to their next assignment. The same is said when asking a student to come to class prepared. The unprepared student is not only taking valuable time out of his or her day, but that of his classmates....
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...Elementary School- 1st grade Joey talks out of turn, loudly, and off topic. A1. Joey is a first grade student in my class, he talks out of turn, he is very loud, and talks off topic often. This is very disruptive to both myself, as I am trying to teach a lesson, and other students, as they are trying to learn. When he talks out of turn, I then have to stop my lesson to get him refocused. While I am trying to get Joey refocused other students become off topic and cannot properly concentrate on their classwork. Joey’s actions tend to monopolize my time and this is both disruptive and unfair to the other nineteen students in my class. A2. Before Joey starts to talk out of turn, loudly, and off topic, I had announced that we were going to move in to a new subject, reading. A3. By Joey talking out of turn, being loud, and off topic, it causes the entire class to become disruptive and start talking, laughing, and become of topic themselves. When this happens it causes me to have to spend time that should be spent teaching and learning to get the students to refocus; thus having less time for our reading lesson and more work to be sent with the student’s home to be completed. A4. One instructional intervention that I could use on Joey to help mitigate his behavior is to give him praise when he is staying on task, waiting his turn to speak, and/or talking quietly. Also when we start the transition to reading I have appointed Joey to be my reading helper...
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...sight chosen is known as The Blake Street Early Learning Center it offers pre-k and kindergarten classes. Miss. Reed’s kindergarten class is the observed classroom; the class consists of 15 children ranging between five and six. As the children arrive each child places his or her backpacks and other belongings into his or her designated cubby. Children are provided with a couple of options, children can set at table were a pre-packed breakfast is waiting, children may choose to go into the music corner and sit and listen to classical music or have quiet time in the dimly light corner and relax. It was surprising to the observer how quickly the children seem to be make selections about where to spend breakfast time. After breakfast the children gathered around Miss. Reed on the reading carpet to review the day’s events, this prepares the children for the day and informs them of what is expected of them as the day moves along. Once the schedule of the day has been reviewed, Miss Reed shares a book with the classroom. Class Description Miss. Reed’s class is brightly colored and decorated. In the reading corner there is a long painted scene of a large tree and children of diverse backgrounds playing on and around the tree. The bookshelves are brightly colored and are strategically placed to divide the classroom into its various labeled corners. The floors in the reading area is carpeted in the reading corner is brightly colored hand prints with numbers on the palms...
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...Youths: Improving Classroom Performance, (3), 447-454 Classroom behavior management can be one of the most difficult issues teachers face today. With the variance of personalities in one classroom, it may be difficult for a teacher to stay actively in control of the ever-changing environment. The main question is, how do the new and upcoming educators of the world change the issue of behavior management in our own classrooms? First, think about the approach. Take some time to think and strategize a plan. Clarifying a strategy will help make it easier for an educator to lead the class confidently and effectively. Next, make sure the students know what is expected of them. The rules presented to students should be positive and specific. Finally, listen to student suggestions. Keeping the students involved and allowing them to make suggestions about what should be expected of them will help create an environment in which students know the rules are challenging, but not impossible. Behavioral issues being harbored in the classroom have quickly become a hot topic for administrators and educators alike. “Educators, government officials, and members of society at large have shown increased concern about the behavior of adolescents in academic and vocational settings.” (Kelly & Stokes p. 447) This very alarming epidemic has stirred many academic leaders to come up with plans to easily communicate to students their behavioral expectations in the classroom. One of the most effective...
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...| New Classroom FAQs | What is the number for Tech Support? If you have any technical issues related to the class, call Student Technical Support at (877) 832-4867. How do I access my class? You can gain access to your class by logging into eCampus and clicking on the class title on the eCampus Home tab. You can also access it directly by clicking on the Classroom tab at the top of the eCampus screen. Do not attempt to access the class from your Program and Grades links, as it will not work. How do I download or print the syllabus? You can download and/or print a .pdf copy of the syllabus by clicking on the printer icon in the upper right hand corner of the screen. I'm used to the old Online Learning System (OLS). What's different about New Classroom? Discussion Questions are not necessary in New Classroom since discussions happen directly below each learning object (assignments, readings, videos, etc.). Forums are no longer necessary in New Classroom. There are no main, private, or Learning Team forums in the new classroom. Now all discussion activities are directly integrated into the classroom or within the activities and assignments. While it may be possible to access forums for this class, please only use the Classroom Discussion area, Private Messages to your instructor, or the Activity and Assignment discussions for your communications with other students and faculty. After you have been assigned to your Learning Team by your faculty member, you will be...
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...order for learning to take place a classroom must have a since of order. Students must feel safe in their environment and want to engage in the educational process. By developing a reasonable procedures and expectations that will create the environment students need to learn. Classroom Expectations and Procedures The classroom expectations and procedures that I have set up are for a fourth grade classroom. The first component of my class management plan is to establish classroom rules and social expectations with my students. The rules will be discussed in the context of assessing what we think makes a safe classroom so we can learn and grow together. We will agree to these rules as a class. I believe this creates a sense of ownership among my students, which is a very important initial step in forming a classroom community. I value the process of making my classroom rules as a group rather than making rules to force on my students. Here are examples of rules that we will vote on as a class: 1. Raise your hand before speaking. 2. Raise your hand before leaving your seat 3. Respect your classmates and your teacher. 4. Keep your hands and feet to yourself. 5. Do not sleep in class. 6. No shouting. 7. No cheating. 8. No “name calling.” 9. Always do your best work. The way I plan on monitoring my classroom behavior is by using Class-Dojo. Class-Dojo is a classroom tool that helps teachers improves behavior in their classrooms quickly and easily. It also captures...
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...When Technology Meets the Classroom: Multiple Technologies and the Development of a Rhet 105 Learning Environment The University of Illinois has been preparing students for the the next step in their lives since 1867. Initially our group set out to discover how the university is trying to keep up with changing technologies in and out of the classroom. We decided to narrow our focus and take a closer look at the technologies utilized in a Rhet 105 classroom at the University of Illinois. However, before we could assess the technologies in play, we first had to establish what the goals of Rhet 105 are. To get our initial information concerning the goals of Rhet 105 we interviewed a Rhet 105 professor. We then decided to take a look at research that has already been done regarding the technologies that the Rhet 105 instructor is using. After establishing what the goals of Rhet 105 are we proceeded to try to learn what techniques the instructor implemented to try to accomplish these goals. In addition to asking the professor what techniques he used to accomplish these goals, our group observed the classroom first hand. After observing the class, we looked at how Rhet 105 students reacted to the professor’s goals and techniques by doing a student survey as well as two student interviews. First, our group interviewed a Rhet 105 to gather information about the goals for Rhet 105 and how he is trying to accomplish them. We chose to interview an instructor who has been teaching...
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...Global Classroom program supports many international students to improve English ability, prepare academically, and connect to campus life. There are many resources, tools, and guidance to help us succeed and get university experience and skills for future career. Today, I will talk about how its curriculum, students and faculty staff, and opportunities help us to fulfill our career dreams. First, for its Curriculum: 1. It’s very intensive, we have average four courses per semester and we only have at most two weeks holiday for Christmas and summer. However, all the curriculum are designed to be helpful for our future jobs. For example, accounting major has the career-focused finance coursework with English language classes. It’s designed to polish our professional speaking and writing skills. I think it’s very beneficial for international students who want to improve their English and wanna find a job in the United States. 3. We only have 20-30 students in one class. I think it’s pretty good for us because compared to my former university in California, we have 200-300 students in one lecture hall, and many students didn’t pay attention for the lecture. Secondly~Students are from different countries, and we are here to study together. It’s very awesome to know different friends from other countries. Also, many of us are in the same course and have the same major. For example, when I went to my first accounting class, my classmates introduced themselves and told that...
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...Classroom and Behavior Management Plan Dr. Renee Murley Learning in the Urban Environment ICL 7709 July 31, 2009 Rules and Procedures On the first day of class, the students and I will have a conversation about my expectations and the students’ expectations for the classroom. From these expectations, together, we will create a set of guidelines for conduct in the classroom. We will also discuss common occurrences in the classroom such as late arrival, preparation for class, etc., and how they should be handled. From this class forum, we will derive the rules and procedures that will govern our classroom. Whereas, not all rules and procedures will be negotiable, we will discuss the meaning, rationality, and fairness of each rule, and also how these rules fit into the framework of the school’s guidelines. This is done with the idea in mind that if students have a part in creating the classroom rules and procedures that they will be more apt to follow them. These rules will be posted permanently in the classroom, on the teacher’s website, and also printed in written form so that the information may be given to the students, parents, and administrators. General guidelines for behaviors will be as follows: 1) Be respectful of the thoughts, feelings, personal space, and property of others and self. 2) Be on time and prepared for class. 3) Be in your desk and prepared to work when the bell rings. 4) Do ask permission before speaking or getting out of your...
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