The Classroom Environment

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The Classroom Environment

• K. Wattley

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A Look in the Mirror
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Essential Question

• How can we effectively maintain a positive
  classroom environment that will foster student
  engagement in the classroom?

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5 ways to maintain a positive classroom
environment

• Respect and Rapport
• A Culture for Learning
• Effective classroom management
• Good Student behavior
• Good organization of Physical Space

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Respect and Rapport
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How do you gain respect of your students in the
classroom?

• Candy?
• Money?
• Threats?

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What is the most effective way to gain respect of
your students?

• Know what you are doing
• Be fair and consistent
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Learn you students names
• Show that you care about their learning

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A Culture for Learning
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Which situation is ideal for establishing a
culture for learning?

• Giving bribes to ensure students complete their
  work.
• Encouraging questions from students about work.
• Giving worksheets all day because you are tired
  of teaching.
• Giving students free time because they were quiet
  during the lesson.
• Communicating high expectations and encouraging
  collaboration among peers.

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How do you establish a culture of learning?

• Communicate your purpose
• Clarify expectations and responsibilities
• Know your kids (learning styles)
• Establish trusting relationship
• Continuously evaluate and differentiate
  assessments

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Classroom management
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What is your classroom management profile?
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How do you ensure effective classroom management?

• Be consistent with classroom procedures
• Create a classroom environment that fosters
  diversity
• Encourage independence, positive social
  interactions, active engagement in learning and
  self-motivation

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Student Behavior
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Which will encourage positive student behavior?

• Praise and encouragement.
• Saying GET OUT! when there is misbehavior.
• Embarrassing the student.
• Teaching and modeling your expectations.
• Talking down to the student in the hallway.

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How do you accomplish positive student behavior
in your classroom

• Build relationships
• Empower students
• Model and teach responsibility
• Build trust
• Communicate high expectations
• Teach and encourage expected behaviors
• Teach and encourage respect
• Communicate consequences to negative behavior and
  be consistent

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Physical Space
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Questions for managing physical space in the
classroom

• Is your classroom warm and inviting?
• Does the room arrangement match your philosophy
  of learning?
• Do students have access to necessary materials?
• Are there any distracting features in your room?

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Classroom environment rubric