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a board to post pictures of students throughout the year

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I believe in you.
I trust in you.
You are listened to.
You are cared for.
You are important.
You WILL succeed.

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very useful and beneficial for a math classroom when practicing problems

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* safe environment for educational risk taking
* welcoming
* encouraging
* accepting of others
* intellectually challenging
* respectful...to myself, to my peers, to my teacher
* no cheating will be tolerated
* positive peer and teacher-student relationship

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* How to... prepare for a test/quiz
[everything off the desk, privacy shield, pencil, focused]

* How to... come to class prepared
[always bring class resources such as subject folder, pencil, pen, technology if applicable]

* How to... get the class quiet
[hand signals/claps, repeat after me, wait silently]

* How to... leave the class [clean up after yourself, put away supplies, push in chair, wait to be dismissed]

*How to... use the restroom or get a drink
[bathroom/drink sign out]

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* notice and announce
* seating choice
* technology time (playing education games at the end of class)
* Games (board games, education games, class games, Kahoot)
* Late Assignment pass or No Homework night
* positive postcard/email/call home

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* reflection/think sheet
* Ignore (if appropriate to do so)
* Talking? Proximity, non-verbal looks, move seat, stop teaching
* Cheating will not be tolerated and will result in a 0!
* Disrespect? Conversation at the end of class, Parent contacted, parent meeting if needed, principal meeting if needed
* Loss of privilege (no technology use for the class period

*Barbara Coloroso's Inner Discipline approach enables students to problem solve by taking giving them ownership of the problem and suggest strategies for solving misbehaviors
*Thomas Gordon's approach is similar in which students identify problem ownership and teachers maximize communication and the power of influence

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* table groups! NO rows
* alternative seating options (wiggle stools, stand up desks, low desks, bean bag chairs)
* additional supplies for students to use when appropriate and necessary
* books: math, science, student favorites, history, fact books
* pleasing to the eye = not too crowded
* positive and encouraging signs
* space to move around

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My goal as a teacher is to encourage my students to take risks, try new things, fail a few times and learn from the overall process. In order to learn we must make mistakes, because if we never make mistakes we never learn or grow. To foster an environment of taking risks and learning from the failures, support from each other is greatly valued. I want to support my students by providing an authentic learning process that incorporates interdisciplinary activities.

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My goal as a teacher is to instill in students a passion for learning, while teaching lessons in Mathematics or Science. In my classroom, I will strive to incorporate community involvement and spark learner enthusiasm and interest. My classroom environment will encourage and promote cooperation, collaboration, and exploration. I want to leave a positive and lasting impression on my students by building relationships that will inspire them to embrace diversity and pursue their passions.

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What Every Middle School Teacher Should Know By Dave Brown and Trudy Knowles

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What Every Middle School Teacher Should Know By Dave Brown and Trudy Knowles

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There are positive results in behavior and attitude from flexible seating options.

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* be responsible for your own learning and actions
* respect: the teacher, the classroom, your classmates, and yourself
* be prepared and ready to learn by arriving on time
* be a role model
* take care of classroom and school property
* preserve a positive learning environment
* use appropriate and polite language
* do your BEST and turn in your best work