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Essay on the Importance of Classroom Environment

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Essay on the Importance of Classroom Environment

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Even though this is written primarily for secondary teachers, I think it is crucial for beginning teachers to understand; this is such an important concept and applies to teaching as a whole. I really liked that the authors pushed the notion that it is just as critical to take the time to thoughtfully construct a classroom management philosophy as it is to adopt an overall teaching philosophy. This goes to show just how crucial classroom management is; no learning can be done in a chaotic, messy classroom. This article provided 3 examples of classroom management models that teachers might adopt, which include: Canter's Assertive Discipline, Dreikurs' Logical Consequences, and Gordon's Teacher Effectiveness Training, all of which encompass important aspects of how students behave and respond to classroom activities.

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Models of Classroom Management as Applied to the Secondary Classroom

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(2005). Models of Classroom Management as Applied to the Secondary Classroom. The Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas: Vol. 79, No. 1, pp. 36-39.

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This article was so important for me to read and understand that the largest effect on student achievement at school is classroom management and keeping the chaos to a minimum. I liked that they discussed how several studies all concluded that the foundation for all other classroom management strategies to occur are the teacher-student relationships. I wholeheartedly believe that this is always the case; I have been told countless times just how important it is for teachers to simply get to know their students on a more personal level. Once this level of trust is instilled, students are much more likely to cooperate with classroom management tactics because of their awareness that their teacher has their best interests in mind.

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I enjoyed how this article also included student perspectives of classroom safety and what they felt their teachers did best to create that welcoming environment. I thought it was very interesting that this focused on some critiques of these "safe spaces" we are creating in classrooms, and how they can potentially and surprisingly hinder student abilities. The biggest point it brought up, personally, was that it is essentially impossible for marginalized students in society to feel safe in their classrooms. This article included that using the term "safe space" is quite contradictory since school is essentially a microcosm of the outside world where they already feel unsafe, and we are privileged to think that we can help them feel safe in our classrooms. It was interesting to hear an argument against creating safe spaces, even though I don't necessarily support this entire argument, I can understand why this author feels the way she does.

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View of Is "Safety" Dangerous? A Critical Examination of the Classroom as Safe Space

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Return to Article Details Is "Safety" Dangerous? A Critical Examination of the Classroom as Safe Space

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I enjoyed this article because I think it's perfect for beginning teachers to address potential behavioral issues that may arise if the classroom is not set up in a proper, manageable way. The chart included questions to ask yourself and certain things to consider that you may have overlooked when creating the most appropriate when designing the floorpan of your classroom. This is key in order to prevent potential problematic behaviors and enhance management and student engagement. For example, if a teacher were to overlook placing a particularly talkative student near the universal pencil sharpener for student use, this teacher may find themselves constantly noticing disruptive behaviors in that area.

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I enjoyed how this professor's journal entry discussed how the teacher/student relationships form just as similarly to parent/child relationships. In order to effectively create the warmest environment, teachers must find that balance between being too stern and too relaxed. This Authoritarian style tends to work best, where teachers can be both caring and strict, but still hold the highest expectations for their students. These high expectations tend to trickle down into the students, where they also start believing in themselves, which is so important in ensuring everyone feels worthy and safe in the classroom. Teachers must also support the relationships that form between students, and encourage collaboration; this is how they will best get to familiarize themselves with their peers and grow closer connections with them. If students are able to recognize that their teachers, even though they may be stern with their expectations, have their best interests in mind, that is when they feel the safest and most cared for.

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I thought this article was a very interesting read since it relied strictly on student responses to a questionnaire about their classrooms. A majority of them, when they felt they were in a safe, welcoming classroom environment, answered that they had learned about their peers and were able to relate to them on more deeper levels. This goes to show just how important it is for teachers to deliberately ensure that they are using the same tactics and implementations that make their students feel safe expressing themselves and their beliefs. Students should not be worried about making mistakes, but instead encouraged to believe that making mistakes are apart of the learning process and they are becoming more independent scholars with each one.

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Based on data from a survey of 121 baccalaureate and master of social work students at a western university, this study explores students' perspectives of "safe" and "unsafe" classroom environments. The majority reported that being in a safe classroom changed both what and how much they learned. Students offered a wide range of instructor, fellow student, personal, and classroom characteristics that contribute to the creation of safe and unsafe spaces. Responses about such characteristics were relatively consistent across genders, race (measured as being White or of color), and program level. Implications for social work education and research are offered.

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SAFE SPACE: STUDENT PERSPECTIVES ON CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT

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Based on data from a survey of 121 baccalaureate and master of social work students at a western university, this study explores students' perspectives of "safe" and "unsafe" classroom environments. The majority reported that being in a safe classroom changed both what and how much they learned.

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This are some of my personal recommendations of certain and specific accommodations for students with diagnosed ADHD, or ADHD-like symptoms in the classroom, and strategies that will help them thrive and succeed.

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I want to be able to have separate guided reading groups based on reading levels, and using these crates that double as seating areas and storage are perfect. I would be able to keep each group's reading materials and supplies separate in one particular bin, and they would not overcrowd shelves or a cabinet. Since I would do my reading groups at a small-group table like this anyways, having these crates right next to me would help decrease the amount of time spent searching for the appropriate materials for each group/

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Being able to keep all of the extra school supplies kept on one cart helps tremendously by saving time not having to frantically search for an extra pencil, highlighter, dry erase marker, etc. This way, students are able to come get what they need with minimal to no disruptions. They should still be taught how not to abuse this power and become reckless in being responsible for their items. This just keeps everything in one single place where all necessary supplies are easily accessible for everyone in the classroom.

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Keeping all math manipulatives organized in the same section of the classroom is crucial. I believe students become more engaged and excited about math when they learn it in a hands-on manner and are able to visually see the math represented in front of them. Being able to keep them together somewhere where a teacher or student can easily access these helpful tools on a daily basis helps save instructional time, where the focus is simply on locating the manipulatives needed for the lesson.

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Keeping a section strictly for paperwork that students must take home is so important, especially when things tend to get lost very easily in a busy classroom. This just keeps everything in one particular place, and each divided section corresponds with one student so there is no confusion about which mailbox is whose. If something must be taken home in a private manner, it is so easy to just slide something in for the student to place in their take home folder at the end of the day.

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Pin by Ashley Procter on Classroom management in 2021 | Student mailboxes, Classroom management tips, Classroom management

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May 17, 2021 - Do you use studnet mailboxes in your classroom? This is one of my favorite classroom management tips ever! Click here to read about using student mailboxes.

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I love how neat and organized this particular library is. Instead of simply separating books by particular reading level, I would definitely keep them grouped by certain genres and themes like: sports, fantasy, etc. Keeping certain books grouped by author helps students recognize and familiarize themselves with that author and their pieces of work. I think it is so important not to discourage and embarrass students at different reading levels, so I would color code the various grade levels of reading, and place a small colored dot on the inside cover that correlates with that reading level. This way, students are able to independently choose books that are appropriate while still keeping it a private matter.

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I have seen one of these carts in almost every single classroom I've been in. Teachers constantly have piles upon piles of papers to organize, grade, and hand back to students. This tool helps to keep everything in their proper place. I would definitely separate everything for each day of the school week, and consistently replace each tray with the following week's worth of papers. Keeping a tray of items that need to be copied makes for a quick and easy trip to the copy machine. It also helps to keep things that need to be graded all in one place, like shown.

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I think the intermediate grades respond really well to flexible seating room arrangements and being granted the choice to pick their seat as long as they are focused and on task. I've been in many classrooms where flexible seating is utilized for students to practice self-control and making wise decisions that will best assist in their academic success. A lot of students with trouble sitting still or fidgeting embrace the seating that allows for moving around (medicine balls, tipsy chairs, etc). I still believe that having a teacher desk in the top corner to work with small groups is crucial. Even the older grades need individual time with their teacher. Keeping the students grouped together still allows for socialization and collaboration in an appropriate setting.

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In a primary classroom, I think it is so important to have the infamous "Rainbow Rug" or something like it in order to help the students still fairly new to school learn how to sit in a certain spot & remain there. I like that this diagram keeps students together at tables and facing each other to help with socialization and group work. The fact that this particular classroom library is completely isolated and closed off from the rest of the room is awesome for readers to have that private reading time as they learn to be more competent independent readers.

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Launching Literacy Centers in the Primary Classroom

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Randomly and fairly selecting students to choose what classroom job they want for the week is so important to build camaraderie and self-efficacy in the classroom. Students feel responsible for maintaining the structure in the classroom and it also teaches them life skills they will need for the rest of their lives.

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A 4th grade teacher I observed in California did this as a "sneaky" way to take attendance and lunch count simultaneously without disrupting valuable learning time. When the students came in each morning, they would move their assigned number, which was written on a magnet, to either the "Hot" section for buying lunch, or the "Brought" section if they have a lunchbox from home. She had a particular classroom job in place for a student to be in charge of counting each section and naming the numbers of the absent students.

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These are all specific topics that must be addressed, modeled, and practiced as an entire class as the first few weeks of school progresses. This is so important for implementing a smooth, cohesive classroom environment, as portrayed by the Wongs in their book, The First Days of School.

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Allowing students to construct and sign their own classroom contract is so important for their participation in class. They now know they play an active role in the class and don't feel threatened by the teacher's authority, but instead feel like they contributed to the positive classroom environment.

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Using positive language instead of, "No..." or "We will not..." portrays our confidence in student abilities to choose these behaviors. It also sets the tone that the classroom will be a positive environment and not a demeaning negative one where the teacher simply scolds students the entire time.