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Alana Linde
Too often students resort to a direct path of finding an answer, and they do not question what
they are told or understand the process of arriving at the answer. My hope is to allow students to
feel comfortable and knowledgeable to challenge why things are the way they are.
Classroom Layout
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Parents as Partners.
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this. I demonstrate this by holding myself accountable by telling students when they can have
assignments or tests posted and returned. Students observe that I am holding up my end of the
bargain and in return see the importance of being accountable themselves. This can also be
applied to being in class and carrying a positive attitude or by being respectful and attentive
while others are speaking.
In addition to this, I also find that Social Constructivism fosters an environment in which
students learn the most, because they are learning from each other. This is where I really want
students to understand the concept of mutual respect. As we have been told many times, to earn
respect, you must give respect. When we are respecting each other, the learning process is more
beneficial because students are open to new ideas and provide constructive feedback when there
is a difference in opinion. This also shifts my role as the sole provider of instruction to one that
guides and facilitates instruction while students are conversing and questioning each other.
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classes is that I believe in them and that they have so much potential to do wondrous things.
Sometimes all it takes for disengaged or misbehaved students is someone to believe in them. I
wish for my students to feel empowered. Something I want to incorporate into my class is
enabling students to discover themselves. How I plan to do this is time set aside for reflection as
well as incorporating project-based learning where students can bring in insights and creativity to
apply to the content they are learning.
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Some of the policies that I will highlight in the course syllabus will be listed as follows:
Students Leaving Class Students are to wait until independent work time if they need to
leave the classroom (unless it is an emergency). They will fill out a hall pass that I have
provided them at the beginning of the quarter before giving it to me to sign. In addition to
this, I will only allow one student to be out of class at a time.
Late Work Being timely demonstrates to me that you are accountable. If a student does
not turn in their work on the due date, they have one week to turn it in. Along with the
completed assignment, students will attach a written statement as to why the assignment
is late and what their plan is to prevent this from happening on future assignments.
Absences If a student knows that she or he will be missing class, they are to meet with
me beforehand to let me know and receive the material they will be missing. If a student
has missed class without me knowing prior to it, she or he is to check the While You
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Were Out board next to the door to see what materials and assignments they will need to
make up before consulting with me.
Help I am here as a resource! If you need help with an assignment, make up work, etc.;
let us find a time that will work best for both of us. Please be sure to bring questions that
you have. This will help both of us be more productive.
On a day-to-day basis, students know what to expect and what is expected of them in my
classroom. Students are to be in their seats when the bell rings and ready to learn. Unless
otherwise specified, in order for students to be prepared, they will need something to write with
and something to write on. Students will be given an objective sheet at the beginning of each
unit, and as the course goes, they can fill in what knowledge they have obtained pertaining to
each objective. This is one of the things I will use to help guide my instruction. I may need to
take time to clarify with individual students or reteach to the whole class before moving to the
next topic. I will also spend time going through students summative assessments. This will help
me see what students may need additional resources for learning. It is also a great way to see
what students are understanding and applying from the unit. When students are given time to
work independently if a lesson runs short, or I am working one-on-one with a student they
are to be working on work for my class unless they are finished. Then they can work on other
homework, or grab a book or activity from my shelf.
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Classroom Layout
The classroom layout that I have selected to initially seat my students aides in creating a
collaborative environment. There will be many times that I allow students to work in pairs on an
activity or have students participate in think, pair, share activities. The setup also provides an
easy transition for students to work in groups of four as well. This enables students to feel as if
they are more of a community. I hope that by having a classroom set up this way, students will
become more confident in their skills and comfortable to question what they are learning. I am a
proponent of creating a classroom in which we discuss the reasoning and discovery learning of
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mathematical principles. When students have a peer to turn to, they may feel more confident in
their thought processes and more likely to contribute.
The layout I have created is difficult to depict where the focal point of the classroom is. This
is intentional. My reasoning behind this is I want to make sure students stay engaged throughout
a lesson or class period. Varying where I display material and where I am standing in the room
will help students be active learners throughout the course of the year. Starting the year in this
layout will also help me in being a better classroom manager. I want to ensure that students feel
comfortable in the class, but also respectful of one another including myself. Because students
will be in pairs and facing each other, I will be able to weave in and out of the rows to be
accessible for students. In addition to this, students will have an understanding from day one that
my class will be treated like a professional environment. They will be provided opportunities to
discuss with others, but each student is responsible for their own share of work. The rules and
expectations of our class will be similar to what they will be placed in in their future.
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occurs when they need something or are simply not realizing that their actions are hurting others.
Whether the student is having problems at home or has an undiagnosed learning disorder, these
and many other reasons could be the source of the misbehavior. This is why it is so crucial to
know your students. This way you see them as people that are seeking attention because they
need help instead of being a disturbance in your class.
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I will also use parent-teacher conferences as a learning tool for students that are
struggling in my class. I may ask the parents a question about the student such as what is his
preferred way to study, or what resources does she need to succeed in this class? Receiving
this advice from parents can be extremely helpful. Parents want the best for the children, and I
want the best for my students. As long as parents can see that we are trying to accomplish the
same thing, I hope that we can work as a team to ensure success of the student.
Reference
Curwin, R. L., Mendler, A. N., & Mendler, B. D. (2008). Discipline with Dignity: New
Challenges, New Solutions. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum
Development.