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Classroom Dynamics: Relationships for Learning

Classroom Dynamics: Relationships for Learning. Opportunities to…. Pause & Reflect See Examples Make Connections. Learning Focus:. Deepen understanding of the importance of Classroom Dynamics Reflect on relationships for learning through the use of the Classroom Dynamics materials

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Classroom Dynamics: Relationships for Learning

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  1. Classroom Dynamics: Relationships for Learning

  2. Opportunities to… Pause & Reflect See Examples Make Connections

  3. Learning Focus: • Deepen understanding of the importance of Classroom Dynamics • Reflect on relationships for learning through the use of the Classroom Dynamics materials • Plan for a positive learning environment

  4. Agenda

  5. Minds On

  6. Establishing Norms What norms could guide us in this session? • Individually write one norm per sticky note. • In your table group share and pile up the ones that are the same/similar. • Whole group- share one idea/table until all ideas are shared.

  7. What is Classroom Dynamics?

  8. Components of Classroom Dynamics

  9. Classroom Dynamics: Classroom Management

  10. Classroom Dynamics: Set-Up

  11. Classroom Dynamics: Relationships

  12. Classroom Dynamics Overview

  13. Action

  14. Give-One Get-One R • Reflect and write down: Why is it important to build community in your classroom? • Mix and Mingle - give an idea and get an idea

  15. In a community of learners, students… • See themselves reflected in the learning • Are engaged in learning • Show respect • Feel safe • Take risks • Actively listen and observe • Work cooperatively • Support each other • Challenge each other • Share responsibility for learning

  16. Classroom Interactions What interactions did you notice between… • student-to-student? • teacher-student? • student-to-teacher?

  17. Read and Reflect C Kugler et al. (2008) stress the importance of student input and of students seeing their lives represented within the classroom – a place where students’ “ideas, opinions, perspectives, wants and needs are the basis for all that happens in the building.” A Guide To Reflective Practice for Core French Teachers; EduGAINS

  18. Classroom Dynamics Start-up Checklist

  19. How will protocols for classroom behaviour be developed? How does the process of creating norms collaboratively help to build relationships in your classroom?

  20. Importance of Learning Environment C “When students have a sense of belonging and safety within a community of learners, they are empowered to take risks and explore new ideas. This happens best within a collaboratively established structure. Students are invited to think about and co-create norms for how they interact with each other.” Capacity Building Series: The Third Teacher

  21. Classroom Dynamics Ongoing Checklist

  22. How do I show my students that I respect and value them? How does knowing the learner allow teachers to build relationships? “In my class (Math/Science), I use a “Getting to Know You” activity at the beginning of the year to allow the students to tell me a little about themselves. I try to use what I learn from this activity to identify areas of concern, strengths and weaknesses and likes/dislikes.” -Teacher

  23. How do you get to know the learnersin your classroom? • Knowing their story • Student interests • Learning preferences • Tracking data

  24. Gallery Walk & Reflect • Record ideas/strategies that you are going to use right away • Record ideas/strategies that you would like to learn more about R

  25. Knowing the Learner C “Educators need to understand what they can about the different social, economic, and cultural contexts of their students and how these influence their efforts. It is beneficial to view these differences not as impediments to overcome, but as resources that can enhance learning.” (Toshalis & Nakkula, 2012)

  26. Practices to Foster Mathematical Well-being C 1. Create Positive and Safe Classroom Environments 2. Provide Rich Mathematical Tasks 3. Create a Math Talk Community 4. Ask Good Questions and Listen to Student Thinking Read page 1 and your practice # 1, 2, 3, or 4 How do these practices encourage/support/require relationship building?

  27. Consolidation

  28. Possible Actions R

  29. Which actions?

  30. Exit Ticket

  31. Continuing the journey… • Use the ongoing checklists or self-assessment tools to consider your own practice. Identify possible adjustments to improve the powerful learning possibilities for all students. • Work with a colleague(s) and try different setups, strategies and practices. Discuss how the changes support students.

  32. Closing Quote Classroom environments are organic – they grow as we do. The best of them reflect the hearts and souls of those who inhabit them. ... They’re never really ‘done.’ How could they be, when every day students and teachers learn something new. D. Miller (2008)

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