Rebecca Blasius and Olivia Laux

Interview:
Viewed Classroom Schematic then spoke with the

teacher Questions we asked

Striking Points and Ideas

How little discipline was needed
Everything has a place Passion- encourage students to read and discover

themselves Classroom Climate and Philosophy

Research Points
When dealing with the issue of transition, teachers should remember

that young students often have difficulty meeting the behavioral expectationsit is beneficial for teachers to assess the context in which transitions occur within their classroomsto develop specific interventions to improve student behavior. (Buck) Time cues are effective because they provide needed predictability and stability in the learning environmentthey liked to play background music of a soothing nature during the entire transition period. (Buck) Physical environment to regulate intimacy and social interaction. The individual is the center of a series of spatial sphereswhen persons have more intimate bonds, communication distances also become shorter. (Van den Berg)

Research Points Continued.

"There was a statistically significant difference between the students

who worked under old-style fluorescent lights and those who worked under full-spectrum, visually-efficient lighting.that depression was lowered among those students who experienced learning under fullspectrum lighting. Also, depression actually increased under standard fluorescent lights (Martel) In the same way parents display their schoolwork proudly on the refrigerator, teachers need to display student work within and outside of the classroom. In doing so, the teacher creates a positive learning environment by sending several important messages to students. By displaying student work, the teacher is providing public acknowledgment of students effort, while at the same time exhibiting the kind of quality work expected in the classroom. (Trussell)

Research Sources
Trussell, Robert P. "Classroom Universals to Prevent Problem

Behaviors." Intervention in School and Clinic 43.3 (2008): 179-85. ProQuest. Web. 14 Apr. 2014. Buck, Glenn H. "Smoothing the Rough Edges of Classroom Transitions." Intervention in School and Clinic 34.4 (1999): 224. ProQuest. Web. 14 Apr. 2014. Van den Berg, Yvonne H, et al. "Changing Peer Perceptions and Victimization through Classroom Arrangements: A Field Experiment." Journal of abnormal child psychology 40.3 (2012): 403-12. ProQuest. Web. 14 Apr. 2014. Martel, Laurence D. Light: An Element in the Ergonomics of Learning. National Academy of Integrative Learning. Web. 14 Apr. 2014.

Physical Layout Points

Efficiency in where items were placed
Lighting Classroom Library

Bulletin Boards
Fun things in the classroom Technology

More Books
Computer the teacher uses to project classroom work on Students tend to head to the back of the board room where they gather materials they need or they rearrange their desks into pods for group work.

Front of room

Green cupboards have books stored in them open for the students

Bulletin board for freshman to encourage them write letters to the troops and thank them for their service

Basket where students pick up work

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Writing Process and Europe trips bulletin board

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Teachers desk
The teacher moves around a lot. Usually talks in front of room, but also moves around during group time and lectures. She changes the zones of proximity constantly.

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This is where the students hand in their homework

Area where students pick up missed assignments, tissue, and hand sanitizer

Board with Agenda and homework assignment

Classroom Climate and Environment

Warm
Inviting Formal and Engaging (Mrs. Winter)

Homey and Eclectic (Mrs. Petrosky) Aroma Therapy

Links to Management
The teachers desk In multiple locations (proximity reasons) A place for everything Papers Turn in/Hand back bins The layout of the desk Personal Functional (Demands Respect) Efficient

Our Schematic

5 Teaching Implications
See, Say, Do
Homey and safe environment Interactive and enjoyable (Group work and feedback)

New and inventive ways of teaching English

Approachable and building relationships beyond the

classroom door (Extra-curricular supporter, calling the parents, class advisor, etc.)