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The Ideal Classroom. Principles of Learning. by Patricia Jones EDTC 560 Instructor: Brian Shaw. The “IDEAL” Elementary School C lassrooms are:. Well managed Routines Positive Learning Climate Print-Rich Environment Books and manipulative are accessible to students
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The Ideal Classroom Principles of Learning by Patricia Jones EDTC 560 Instructor: Brian Shaw
The “IDEAL” Elementary SchoolClassrooms are: • Well managed • Routines • Positive Learning Climate • Print-Rich Environment • Books and manipulative are accessible to students • Word Walls are interactive • Libraries are organized and accessible • Objectives stated clearly in student-friendly language • Students are grouped for instruction • Learning Centers • Evidence of Differentiated Curriculum
The “IDEAL” Elementary SchoolTeacher: • Highly skilled in the grade/subject areas • Excited, passionate, and nurturing • Establishes rapport with students and parents • Knows the students strengths and weaknesses • Sensitive to the student’s culture and background • Creates a safe learning environment • Uses time wisely • Sets high and CLEAR EXPECTATIONS for all learners • High level of Teacher – Student Discourse • Uses Assessment to inform Instruction
The “IDEAL” Elementary SchoolChildren: • Active learners • High level of Student-Student Discourse • Able to state objectives of the lesson • Lifelong Learners
Principles of Learning • Organize for Effort • Clear Expectations • Recognition of Accomplishment • Fair and Credible Evaluations • Academic Rigor • Accountable Talk • Socializing Intelligence • Self-Management of Learning • Learning as Apprenticeship