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Positive Classroom Climate

Learn how EES Middle School teachers cultivate positive environments through peer observations and collaboration for student growth and excellence in the 2016-2017 academic year. Engage in professional development steps to enhance classroom atmospheres and support a culture of learning.

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Positive Classroom Climate

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  1. Positive Classroom Climate EES Middle School 2016-2017

  2. Greatness happens by choice,not by chance. Jim Collins, Great by Choice

  3. End in Mind EES Middle School teachers... • will create positive classroom climates conducive to learning for all students • will support each other in the creation of positive classroom climates through peer observations and collaborative conversations

  4. Why? How does this impact or reinforce the need for a positive classroom climate? 5 minutes

  5. EES Instructional PD Plan for 2016 - 2017 Step 1 GL Teams introduced to characteristic & Observation Tool (We are doing this now) Step 2 Teachers observe peers using Observation Tool (next week) Step 3 Data discussed at Grade Level PLC Step 4 Professional growth support tailored to teams and individuals Step 5 Discuss improvements put in practice following Step 4 and reflect

  6. Chalk Talk In silence…. • Think deeply about each question. • Free-write as many ideas as you can in the time allotted. In pairs…. • Read through postings and…. • Make note of patterns and themes. Whole group…. • Report out patterns, thoughts, ideas, etc. • Recorder will note evidences on chart paper. 15-20 min.

  7. What constitutes a Positive Classroom Climate? What makes students What conditions are needed feel safe/unsafe? for students to take intellectual risks? How can teachers create What factors impact positive classroom the climate of a classroom? climates? What makes students feel accepted & valued?

  8. Making It Powerful! EES Positive Classroom Climate Observation Sheet and Look-Fors 5 minutes

  9. Two Steps: Reflect on the classroom climate you have established. What evidence can you collect on your own classroom? Observe a peer before 9/9 5 minutes

  10. Thank You!!!

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