This week, in my FNED 246 class, we watched a video about a teacher's classroom. The teacher explained all the details about the rules, decorating choices, and procedures of her classroom.
She strives to create an upbeat and cheerful atmosphere in her classroom by emphasizing the bright and vibrant parts of the decoration around the room and her positive attitude. The setting in the classroom environment looks comfortable and welcoming for the students when they come in. When watching the video I noted that she had a certain style that complemented the room. She had her students work around the classroom and a visual representation of how her day went through the magnetized schedule up on the whiteboard. She provides supplies for students who need them. If a student forgot to charge their Chromebook and their charger, there was a bin with extra chargers in it. If I was a student in her classroom I think I would enjoy being in that classroom. I am a very organized and color-coordinated person myself even though I can get a little unorganized and untidy.
I liked how her room was colorful and had the student's work displayed. By highlighting the colorful and lively elements of the decor, she hopes to create a positive and joyful environment in her classroom. For students, the classroom environment appears cozy and pleasant as soon they walk in. She was able to get to know the students in all of her classes through the questions and answers in the assignment. Getting to know your students is crucial at the start of the school year and to continue to grow the relationship with your students. In the classroom, the students say an anthem before their class starts. It reminded me of the other video analysis "Precious Knowledge" because the students in that class also said a class anthem before class started.
In class, we looked at a chart on what makes a good and bad classroom but also a school environment. For the school, I am currently attending the program Inspiring Minds has all the good signs that make a great classroom and school environment. The teacher always walks around the room and answers the student's questions if they have any. Around school, it is very vibrant and the children are excited to go to their next class.
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Hi Taryn! I love the connection you made to "Precious Knowledge" I didn't think of that before but I really do see it.
ReplyDeleteI agree on how its really good on how much effort she put in to making her classroom comfortable for the students. She even made sure they had access to things they might need, like pencils and chromebook chargers. I love how at the end you connected it to "Precious Knowledge".
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting how this classroom tour video connects to Kohn's "What to look for in a classroom." What the teacher shows in her classroom is exactly what Kohn describes as 'Good Signs.' Nice Work!
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