Literacy

1. Classroom Setup

1.1. Learning stations

1.2. Flexible classroom seating

1.2.1. comfortable, peaceful atmosphere

1.3. Technology storage

2. Whole-group Teaching

2.1. Real world problems for whole group assessment

2.2. Class discussions over daily topics

2.3. Freedom to share ideas and thoughts

2.4. Teacher introduced and monitored, student led

2.5. Specials, (music, art, etc.)  will take place during this time. I think kids should be required to try them all, but then they can attend the ones that they are interested in.

3. Small-group Teaching

3.1. Students will break off into different groups based on subjects of interests or idea they want to explore

3.2. Teachers will monitor learning and visit groups for discussions.

3.3. During the day groups will focus on different subjects so they are learning a well rounded amount of items

3.4. Students will be able to explore things of their interest, not necessarily  something they have to learn, but things that they want to

3.5. Learning will take place in all areas of the classroom, or different places in the school.

4. Working at Home

4.1. Graded work will all be online, through an online classroom.

4.2. Students will be able to complete work at home or on the weekends, spending school time for exploring and spending time with peers