Culture of Learning in my Classroom
by Callie Cole
1. Classroom Environment
1.1. Classroom Managment
1.1.1. Positive Reinforcement
1.1.1.1. Token System
1.2. Seating Arrangements
1.2.1. Flexible until you find what works best
1.3. Organization
1.4. Daily job for each student in the classroom
2. Professional Responsibility
2.1. Professional Development
2.2. Positive relationships with students & parents
2.2.1. Weekly updates for parents
2.3. Teacher understands how the learning process works
2.3.1. Teacher takes responsibility for their own learning
2.4. Respect between teacher and students
2.4.1. Shows genuine interest in students life outside school such as hobbies, etc.
2.5. Teacher & Students take pride in their work
3. School Culture
3.1. Collaborative between teachers
3.2. Classroom actively interacts with the school community
3.3. Teacher makes an effort to be a leader in the school community
4. Teacher Instruction
4.1. Authentic Activities
4.1.1. Asks students to think outside of the box
4.2. Curriculum
4.2.1. Standards such as common core
4.2.1.1. Modifications
4.3. Lesson planning & preparation
4.3.1. Allow for diversity between learners
4.4. Takes into account ideas from students
4.4.1. Active participation from students is encouraged