13.1 List
five areas you will attend to as you create a learning environment that is
conducive to learning
1) Classroom Arrangement
It is important to set the
classroom up in a way that will allow students to interact with one another at
the appropriate time and also to discourage temptation to talk disruptively
with other students. I want to set
my students up for success in this way by being mindful of each student’s
personalities and helping them stay focused.
2) Productive Teacher-Student
Relationships
I hope to create a relationship
with my students where they feel loved and respected. I hope to give my
students meaningful encouragement and communicate with them that I want the
best for them. I will try to communicate this not only through my words, but
also through my effort, preparation, and teaching as well. I want my students
to feel that they can verbalize their concerns and ask questions when they are
having trouble.
3) Creating an Effective
Psychological Climate
Classroom climate greatly affects
student’s learning. I want to create an environment that feels like a family. I
hope that my students will feel like they belong and that they are safe. This
will give them freedom to learn and take on new challenges. I also want
students to take ownership of their classroom by making some decisions about
classroom activities on their own.
4) Setting Limits
Children need to know what is
expected of them. I plan on setting limits the very first day so that students
know what to expect. They know what they are supposed to do and how they are
supposed to behave. This consistency will create a more peaceful classroom
environment.
5) Planning Activities While Taking
Each Student Into Account
Planning activities so that each
student is engaged and challenged is difficult but important. II hope to get to
know my students and consider their differences while planning their assignments.
I want to do my best to make sure that I have ways to extend an activity for
those who are excelling and simplify an activity for those who are struggling.
I really like your second point. Often we forget that our relationships with others goes beyond what we say. As teachers our students should be able to tell that we care about them and love what we do by observing how we teach, how we help when needed, how we can respond to changes, and by how we strive to accommodate their needs. As the saying goes, "actions speak louder than words."
ReplyDeleteKegan, I really like your philosophy of teaching that you've described here. We have talked so much about the importance of student choice in a lot of our classes. I like that you see the importance in that but also recognize that children need to know what is expected of them and how they are suppose to behave. I think you have found the right balance! I think children work best when they have a clear understanding of what is expected of them, too. I think this is why it is so important that teachers high expectations for their students.
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