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Standard 1.5 Classroom Organization
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Does the teacher create a classroom organization that is conductive to learning? Are rules, routines, and self-management expectations in place?
I have established a routine in all of my classes that students are easily able to follow. Students are to come into the classroom, sign in, and retrieve their folders. Items in their folders include graded work from the previous assignment, completed assignments from the current day, and items that require continued work from the student. Classroom rules are explained in detail in the course syllabus which is sent home the first day of class. Students are asked to return a parent/guardian signature sheet indicating that the parent/guardian has read the syllabus as well as the student.
The classroom rules are also posted as well as the consequences for breaking the rules. The work ethic rubric contains 5 items. These items are our classroom rules. Students are asked to grade themselves daily on the work ethic rubric. If there are discrepancies between what they grade themselves and the grade I give them, we have a discussion.
Upon entering class, I check students for their IDs and make sure their shirt tails are tucked in their pants. I complete a disciplinary action form on those students who are not complying with school rules.
Students are kept on task by maintaining an organized set of rules and by immediately addressing infractions when they occur. This is helpful because of the amount of material that we have to cover in a short period of time. Students are encouraged to ask questions on the subject matter and discuss related items of interest further. During class discussion, students take turns participating by raising their hands. A variety of instructional strategies are used to actively engage the student as well as assess their progress.
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