Organization

Organization

~Classroom Layout:


My classroom's student desk layout was mainly influenced by the overall goal to promote and encourage higher level learning as well as thinking in students. All the students' desks are clustered in groups of four to promote cooperative learning among the students. This learning style has been proven to be highly productive when. I will rearrange select students and make changes to groups as certain attititudes, mind sets, behaviors, etc. begin to inhibit the open learning environment. Well-developed cooperative learning groups all bring a different something to the table, whether it is academic, creative, emotional, or even social; they will work together to promote creative thinking, quality of ideas, enjoyment, enhancement of social competencies, boost self-esteem, and improve general psychological health, and better understanding of the nature of cooperation.

The position and placement of my teacher's desk also required my thinking in terms of an in-service teacher. Since my desk is facing forward, I can still see every single student while sitting in my chair. Since my class reading nook is just off to the left of the teacher's desk, students are still completely visible to me whether at my desk or walking around the room. My desk placement also puts me right in view of the classroom's two computers. I'll be able to easily and securely monitor any student's internet activities now too.

~Class Time Management:
*This is a very basic outline for an average 50 minute class day. *I want to be able to give students the best education and the most information in my time allotted. Therefore I expect nothing but the absolute best from my students and always strive to acknowledge when I see it in action!!