- The component from the domain I am most comfortable with is creating an environment of respect and rapport. I have always been able to build a strong rapport with my students relatively quickly. I see my students as “little people” which I think helps to develop a mutual respect between us.
- I believe the component from this domain that most strongly ties to instruction is establishing a culture for learning. When a teacher is excited about learning the students are excited about learning. When the students have a clear understanding of the goals and purpose of each lesson I believe they feel more willing to do their best and work as hard as they can. As stated in this part of the chapter a culture for learning implies high expectations for all students. This combined with a positive classroom environment allows students to take risks and reach that higher level of learning.
- I would like to focus on managing classroom procedure. I feel this is a weak point in my teaching. I am interested in reading about how I can improve upon this component to create the best learning environment possible for my students.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
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You are right that managing classroom procedures is key to creating an environment that is conducive to learning. I think about this even in my home. There is a place where my son's homework goes, a place for the grocery list, a place for the bills, ect... I would be lost if I did not have these procedures at home and this is the same with kids and school. I used to use what I called my lucky charms way of organizing. I had the kids grouped into yellow stars, purple diamonds, green triangles.... and that is how I would line them up- collect work , ect.. What types of procedures do you have now? What would you like to improve upon?
ReplyDeleteI love the lucky charms organization...how cute! In my classroom we have the same schedule every morning. On an easel in the front of the classroom I post the day's objectives for each subject. The students know what to expect and what we need to accomplish. I would like to improve upon creativity with this and consistency. Even though my objectives are posted I don't always get to all of them. Also, during group and/or independent work I can sometimes be a little to "relaxed" as far as keeping the students on task. This is something else I would like to improve upon.
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to stay on task during independent work time. I teach K-5 each day, and it is always more difficult with the younger ones to stay on task. Sometimes the stories they are sharing with one another or the ideas they come up with during group time, are too cute to break up. : )
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