OLA 7 Reflection on Instructional Objectives Padlet by Alexandra Nicholson https://padlet.com/nicholsonalexandra/ola7 Theory: How does an understanding of young adolescent development inform classroom management policies & procedures? /// Practice: Describe the ways in which you will structure your classroom community. en-us 2020-10-18 00:50:09 UTC 2025-12-29 20:12:25 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9e0.png Young Adolescent Development nicholsonalexandra https://padlet.com/nicholsonalexandra/ola7/wish/838111484 - move towards independence
- shifting their focus from parents to peers
- sociable
- sensation-seeking
- risk-taking
- understand abstractions, handle complex thought,  deeper meaning
- self-conscious
- hormonal changes, behavioral impulses, and physical urges
- need for movement]]> 2020-10-18 01:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nicholsonalexandra/ola7/wish/838111484 Classroom Management Policies & Procedures nicholsonalexandra https://padlet.com/nicholsonalexandra/ola7/wish/838113065 - as many opportunities to discuss & collaborate with peers as possible
- never turn back to students, position self so you can always see & know what's happening
- make each student feel respected & seen (greet at the door, learning all names ASAP and know about each student)
- give students a REASON to want to learn what's being taught
- be caring & non-judgmental while also holding student accountable
- don't let students apologize when they have a ?
- listen to what kids are telling you verbally and nonverbally
- use transitions (music, flipping lights on and off, countdown 5-4-3-2-1)
- thank students for their contributions & questions
- have a journal or notebook warm-up during first 5 minutes of class
- provide positive consequences--telling parents about positive behavior, giving homework/missing work passes that cannot be xerox-ed]]> 2020-10-18 01:03:44 UTC https://padlet.com/nicholsonalexandra/ola7/wish/838113065 Ground Classroom Community Structure in the goals of: nicholsonalexandra https://padlet.com/nicholsonalexandra/ola7/wish/838115243 - building relationships
- differentiation of instructional activities (UDL)
- providing immediate & specific feedback
- implementing a variety of instructional approaches & strategies
- show consequences for choices]]> 2020-10-18 01:08:42 UTC https://padlet.com/nicholsonalexandra/ola7/wish/838115243 nicholsonalexandra https://padlet.com/nicholsonalexandra/ola7/wish/838119238 2020-10-18 01:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nicholsonalexandra/ola7/wish/838119238 nicholsonalexandra https://padlet.com/nicholsonalexandra/ola7/wish/838119930 2020-10-18 01:19:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nicholsonalexandra/ola7/wish/838119930