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Classroom Environment Presentation
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Classroom Environment
Presentation
Matthew, Jason, Joshua, Stephanie
October 19,2014
Instructor: K. Brown
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Characteristics that Make a
Classroom Ineffective
Passive instruction/ teacher
centered rather than student
centered instruction
No clear and consistent rules
and consequences
Rough transitions
Being combative with students
Being negative
Not showing interest in students
Being ill-prepared for lessons
Mismanaging time
Unorganized/ dirty classroom
Classroom layout not suitable
for class
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Ineffective classrooms
Miss Gibson’s Classroom Mrs. Ross’ Classroom
Miss Gibson’s students have
problems transitions.
Her students fight with each
other
There is limited space in her
classroom the design may not
be suitable for her classroom
needs
Mrs. Ross’ student do not
participate
The class is not motivated
Students do not socialize well
Mrs. Ross’ students do not work
well in groups
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Miss Gibson’s Second Grade
Tyrone
Marco
Laura
Lee
Pamela
Brian
Amy
Dane
Teresa
Tom
Megan
Beth
Mary
Aaron
Tony
Ben
Daniel
Anna
Miss Gibson
White Board
Books Art Supplies Books
Carpet
Door
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Mrs. Ross’ s Fourth Grade
Mrs. Ross
White Board
Amy
Teresa
Mary Aaron
Books Art Supplies Books
Door
Tyrone
Marco
Laura
Lee Pamela
Brian
Dane
Tom
Megan
Beth
Tony
Ben
Daniel
Anna
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Suggestions for creating and
effective classroom environment
Be consistent about expectations.
Reinforce and compliment good
behavior.
Share your personal experiences
such as goals you had to reach
or mistakes that kept you from
accomplishing your goals.
Establish a fair environment.
Encourage students to engage
and participate at the beginning
of class.
Show the students that you care
about their learning experience
and that you are willing to assist
them if necessary.
Be clear about the consequences
for bad behavior.
Model appropriate behavior so
students understand what kind of
behavior is expected.
Talk to students privately to
discuss inappropriate behavior
and eliminate embarrassment.
Try to adapt lesson plans to the
student’s interest.
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Redesign suggestions
Miss Gibson’s Classroom Mrs. Ross’ Classroom
Megan, Beth, and Tony should be
moved to sit closer to the teacher, as
their behavior is also below average.
Laura should be moved, as she is
stuck (with her learning disability) in
the far back corner of the room,
adjacent to the two students with
whom she most frequently talks in
class.
Pamela should be separated from
Dane, who picks on her.
The room is very crowded, desks
should be spread out
Laura, Megan, Beth, and Tony
should be moved closer to the
teacher, as they display below
average behavior.
Dane, as class clown, should
be moved from the back-center
seat. This offers him the ideal
location to cause the maximum
disturbance.
This class is also very crowded.
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Characteristics of an Effective
classroom
Clear and definable goals
Using respect and genuine
concern for each student
Providing comprehensive
feedback to students
Using appropriate assessment
techniques
Make classroom learning fun,
interesting, and challenging
Employ both individual and group
learning assignments
Encourage discipline, integrity,
character, and hard work
Never be afraid to admit mistakes
and learn from students
Be available to students for extra
periods of instruction
Engage parents/guardians to
facilitate overall student learning
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Effective Classrooms
Miss Gibson’s Classroom Mrs. Ross’ Classroom
The new L-shape for the desk
allows Miss Gibson to see
every student’s face.
The new shape moved students
around so that the disturbances
caused would be minimized.
The classroom retained
learning centers with more
space for students to transition
from their desks.
In Mrs Ross’ redesigned classroom,
students’ desks are placed in groups so
that students can interact with each
other. Since students are in built built in
groups the conflict about not wanting to
work with various people should be
resolved.
The students with behavioral problems
are placed close to the teachers desk so
that she can easily keep an eye on them
when she is not engaged in active
instruction.
The students with above average
academics are next to classmates that
have below average academics so they
can provide more support for the
students who might need it.
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Miss Gibson’s Second Grade
Carpet
Tyrone
Laura Marco
Lee
Pamela Brian
Amy
Dane
Teresa
Tom
Beth Megan
Mary Aaron
Tony
Anna
Ben
Daniel
Miss Gibson
White Board
Books Art Supplies Books
Door
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Mrs. Ross’ s Fourth Grade
Mrs. Ross
Door
White Board
Books Art Supplies Books
Tom
Tyrone
Marco
Laura
Lee Pamela
Brian
Amy
Teresa
Dane
Megan
Beth
Mary
Aaron
Tony
Ben Daniel
Anna
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References
How Classroom Design Affects Student Engagement. (n.d.).
Steelecase Education Studies. Retrieved October 16, 2014,
from
http://www.steelcase.com/en/products/Category/Educational/D
ocuments/Post%20Occupancy%20Whitepaper.FINAL.pdf
Jones, V., & Jones, L. (2013). Comprehensive classroom
management: Creating communities of support and solving
problems (10th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill.
Thompson, J. G.(2011). Discipline survival guide for the
secondary teacher (2nd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Editor's Notes
Miss Gibson’s class has been having transition issues with arguments and scuffles occurring when students move from their desks to the learning centers.
Student Overviews:Tyrone - Academics: Above average Behavior: Attentive, often participates Special Needs: SpeechLee - Academics: Above average Behavior: Has a difficult time staying stillAmy - Academics: Average Behavior: Frequently forgets to raise her handTom - Academics: Above average Behavior: Does not interact with othersMary - Academics: Above average Behavior: Very shy, never raises her hand Special Needs: Language impairmentBen - Academics: Below average Behavior: Talks during class mostly to Daniel Special Needs: Learning disabilityDaniel - Academics: Average Behavior: Has trouble focusingAaron - Academics: Above average Behavior: Advanced in all areas, often participatesMegan - Academics: Below average Behavior: Often falls asleep, does not participateDane - Academics: Above average Behavior: Frequently exhibits off-task behaviors Special Needs: Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)
Pamela - Academics: Average Behavior: Asks a lot of questions, is picked on by DaneMarco - Academics: Average, ELL student Behavior: Does not participate in classLaura - Academics: Below average Behavior: Frequently talks to Brian and Marco in class Special Needs: Learning disabilityBrian - Academics: Average Behavior: Sometimes falls asleep in classTeresa - Academics: Above average, ELL student Behavior: Frequently offers to help, good participatorBeth - Academics: Below average Behavior: Has difficulty paying attention, behind in most areasTony - Academics: Below average Behavior: Has difficulty paying attention, behind in most areasAnna - Academics: Above average Behavior: Advanced in all areas, rarely participates in class
Mrs. Ross’s class lacks motivation and has few students that speak up or participate. Students do not interact with each other. Attempts at group activities have not gone well.
Student Overviews:Tyrone - Academics: Above average Behavior: Attentive, sometimes participatesAmy - Academics: Average Behavior: Often forgets to raise her handLee - Academics: Above average Behavior: Has a difficult time sitting still Special Needs: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)Tom - Academics: Average Behavior: Keeps to himself, does not interact with othersPamela - Academics: Average Behavior: Frequently asks questions but not good at raising her handBen - Academics: Below average Behavior: Frequently talks to Daniel during classMarco - Academics: Average, ELL student Behavior: Does not participate in class, likes to daydreamMary - Academics: Above average, ELL student, Behavior: Very shy, does not raise her hand Special Need: Gifted and Talent EducationTeresa - Academics: Above average Behavior: Frequently offers to help, sometimes participatesMegan - Academics: Below student Behavior: Rarely participates Special Need: Learning disabilityAaron - Academics: Above average, advanced in all areas Behavior: Sometimes participatesDaniel - Academics: Average Behavior: Has trouble focusing Special Need: Attention deficitLaura - Academics: Below average Behavior: Frequently caught talking to Brian and Marco in classBrian - Academics: Average Behavior: Sometimes falls asleep in classDane - Academics: Average Behavior: Very energetic, class clownBeth - Academics: Below average, behind in most areas Behavior: Has difficulty paying attention Special Need: Learning disabilityTony - Academics: Below average, behind in most areas Behavior: Has difficulty paying attentionAnna - Academics: Above average, advanced in all areas Behavior: Rarely participates in class Special Need: GATE
Student Overviews:Tyrone - Academics: Above average Behavior: Attentive, often participates Special Needs: SpeechLee - Academics: Above average Behavior: Has a difficult time staying stillAmy - Academics: Average Behavior: Frequently forgets to raise her handTom - Academics: Above average Behavior: Does not interact with othersMary - Academics: Above average Behavior: Very shy, never raises her hand Special Needs: Language impairmentBen - Academics: Below average Behavior: Talks during class mostly to Daniel Special Needs: Learning disabilityDaniel - Academics: Average Behavior: Has trouble focusingAaron - Academics: Above average Behavior: Advanced in all areas, often participatesMegan - Academics: Below average Behavior: Often falls asleep, does not participateDane - Academics: Above average Behavior: Frequently exhibits off-task behaviors Special Needs: Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)
Pamela - Academics: Average Behavior: Asks a lot of questions, is picked on by DaneMarco - Academics: Average, ELL student Behavior: Does not participate in classLaura - Academics: Below average Behavior: Frequently talks to Brian and Marco in class Special Needs: Learning disabilityBrian - Academics: Average Behavior: Sometimes falls asleep in classTeresa - Academics: Above average, ELL student Behavior: Frequently offers to help, good participatorBeth - Academics: Below average Behavior: Has difficulty paying attention, behind in most areasTony - Academics: Below average Behavior: Has difficulty paying attention, behind in most areasAnna - Academics: Above average Behavior: Advanced in all areas, rarely participates in class
Student Overviews:Tyrone - Academics: Above average Behavior: Attentive, sometimes participatesAmy - Academics: Average Behavior: Often forgets to raise her handLee - Academics: Above average Behavior: Has a difficult time sitting still Special Needs: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)Tom - Academics: Average Behavior: Keeps to himself, does not interact with othersPamela - Academics: Average Behavior: Frequently asks questions but not good at raising her handBen - Academics: Below average Behavior: Frequently talks to Daniel during classMarco - Academics: Average, ELL student Behavior: Does not participate in class, likes to daydreamMary - Academics: Above average, ELL student, Behavior: Very shy, does not raise her hand Special Need: Gifted and Talent EducationTeresa - Academics: Above average Behavior: Frequently offers to help, sometimes participatesMegan - Academics: Below student Behavior: Rarely participates Special Need: Learning disabilityAaron - Academics: Above average, advanced in all areas Behavior: Sometimes participatesDaniel - Academics: Average Behavior: Has trouble focusing Special Need: Attention deficitLaura - Academics: Below average Behavior: Frequently caught talking to Brian and Marco in classBrian - Academics: Average Behavior: Sometimes falls asleep in classDane - Academics: Average Behavior: Very energetic, class clownBeth - Academics: Below average, behind in most areas Behavior: Has difficulty paying attention Special Need: Learning disabilityTony - Academics: Below average, behind in most areas Behavior: Has difficulty paying attentionAnna - Academics: Above average, advanced in all areas Behavior: Rarely participates in class Special Need: GATE