Effective Classroom Management Video
It is vital that students learn how to work together at an early age. I agree that students need to be held accountable for their actions and work ethic. I make sure that I do not overwhelm my students when they are working at their centers. I want them to feel that they can be successful at that specific center. I always place my students into groups where they can work collaboratively together. They are reminded of our classroom rule, which is showing C.A.R.E.S. (cooperation, assertiveness, responsibility, empathy, and self-control). At every center and throughout the school day, students are held accountable for their work. I might have them complete a worksheet, write down their work for math, or create a book much like the students were doing in this video. Overall, it is important that the students know and understand the rules of the classroom which in turn creates an effective classroom and environment where the can learn.
It is vital that students learn how to work together at an early age. I agree that students need to be held accountable for their actions and work ethic. I make sure that I do not overwhelm my students when they are working at their centers. I want them to feel that they can be successful at that specific center. I always place my students into groups where they can work collaboratively together. They are reminded of our classroom rule, which is showing C.A.R.E.S. (cooperation, assertiveness, responsibility, empathy, and self-control). At every center and throughout the school day, students are held accountable for their work. I might have them complete a worksheet, write down their work for math, or create a book much like the students were doing in this video. Overall, it is important that the students know and understand the rules of the classroom which in turn creates an effective classroom and environment where the can learn.
What is Literacy and why is it important Video
I will have to admit that I cracked up when I heard the background song as it is Michael Jackson’s instrumental of “Smooth Criminal”. I enjoyed how this video presented all of the different definitions of literacy. It opened with “Literacy is the ability to read and write” but expanded upon that definition and applied it to our everyday world. There were a lot of great quotes about becoming a reader and what it means to have literacy in today’s world. It also talked about being illiterate and what issues may arise for those that are. One quote that spoke to me was from Gov. Kathleen Blanco. She said, “Think about it: every educated person is not rich, but almost every educated person has a job and a way out of poverty. So education is a fundamental solution to poverty”. This quote is very true because literacy empowers you, as a reader, to learn more in life. However, motivation comes from within and sometimes people limit themselves due to lack of motivation. I agree that it would be very difficult to live in today’s world if you were illiterate. Even something as simple as eating requires you to be able to read the food label or menu.
I will have to admit that I cracked up when I heard the background song as it is Michael Jackson’s instrumental of “Smooth Criminal”. I enjoyed how this video presented all of the different definitions of literacy. It opened with “Literacy is the ability to read and write” but expanded upon that definition and applied it to our everyday world. There were a lot of great quotes about becoming a reader and what it means to have literacy in today’s world. It also talked about being illiterate and what issues may arise for those that are. One quote that spoke to me was from Gov. Kathleen Blanco. She said, “Think about it: every educated person is not rich, but almost every educated person has a job and a way out of poverty. So education is a fundamental solution to poverty”. This quote is very true because literacy empowers you, as a reader, to learn more in life. However, motivation comes from within and sometimes people limit themselves due to lack of motivation. I agree that it would be very difficult to live in today’s world if you were illiterate. Even something as simple as eating requires you to be able to read the food label or menu.
Using Literacy Centers Video
I agree that small groups should remain flexible. I do not utilize literacy centers since I am a teacher in the fourth grade and our school follows the Reading Workshop model. However, I believe literacy centers are a great way to practice reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills that students have already learned. Literacy centers should be directly related to the curriculum and should NOT be busy work. The students enjoy practicing and applying their literacy skills while at the centers. A teacher must have great management skills so she can better use her time to work with small groups and individuals while other students are at the literacy centers. Literacy centers do take a great amount of planning and setting up, but the outcome is great for both the teachers and students!
I agree that small groups should remain flexible. I do not utilize literacy centers since I am a teacher in the fourth grade and our school follows the Reading Workshop model. However, I believe literacy centers are a great way to practice reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills that students have already learned. Literacy centers should be directly related to the curriculum and should NOT be busy work. The students enjoy practicing and applying their literacy skills while at the centers. A teacher must have great management skills so she can better use her time to work with small groups and individuals while other students are at the literacy centers. Literacy centers do take a great amount of planning and setting up, but the outcome is great for both the teachers and students!
Designs for Balanced Literacy Video
I was able to relate to this school because we have a population of over 1,000 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade. That means that we have a lot of students in each of our classrooms. However, the main language at my school is English. I loved (and was secretly jealous of) how large her classroom was! I also try to layout my classroom where the students can comfortably work either in a large group, small group, or individually. We have a large area rug that we gather on for our whole group lessons. We also have a rectangular table that is low to the ground so the students can sit easily on the floor and work at it. Finally, I have a kidney-shaped table where I gather my small groups. The students’ desks are set up in rows and some groups are facing the Smart board so they can work with partners, if necessary, and benefit from the technology available in our classroom daily. I agree that “kids crave structure” because my students know their routine immediately and hate when we have to change our schedule. I also agree with the second grade teacher that if we model our lessons well, children will be able to do the specific skill that was modeled. I always set reasonable but high expectations for my students because I want them to be successful students, not only this school year, but all the school years ahead of them. I model and scaffold their thinking throughout the school year. I also provide them with tools to use so they can develop their skills and behaviors and can become independent citizens of our community.
I was able to relate to this school because we have a population of over 1,000 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade. That means that we have a lot of students in each of our classrooms. However, the main language at my school is English. I loved (and was secretly jealous of) how large her classroom was! I also try to layout my classroom where the students can comfortably work either in a large group, small group, or individually. We have a large area rug that we gather on for our whole group lessons. We also have a rectangular table that is low to the ground so the students can sit easily on the floor and work at it. Finally, I have a kidney-shaped table where I gather my small groups. The students’ desks are set up in rows and some groups are facing the Smart board so they can work with partners, if necessary, and benefit from the technology available in our classroom daily. I agree that “kids crave structure” because my students know their routine immediately and hate when we have to change our schedule. I also agree with the second grade teacher that if we model our lessons well, children will be able to do the specific skill that was modeled. I always set reasonable but high expectations for my students because I want them to be successful students, not only this school year, but all the school years ahead of them. I model and scaffold their thinking throughout the school year. I also provide them with tools to use so they can develop their skills and behaviors and can become independent citizens of our community.
Spaces and Places Video
I have seen this book in our school library before because I am always one that wants to organize my classroom that is appealing to my students and me. At times, I feel that my classroom is too little with all the furniture I have. J I like how the book is broken up into chapters: planning your space, arranging your room, come on in, using your walls, and organizing your stuff. I feel that I am a very organized but after you place all of the desks in the classroom, the space seems to disappear! I thought I had a great plan this year but then after placing 31 desks in the classroom, the room became quite crowded. We still make it work but would enjoy more storage space for items. I had to buy cubbies for supplies so my students could access these items throughout the school day since they are quite old enough to do so. I think I will re-examine this book at the end of this school year and see how I can redesign my room and use my space more systematically.
I have seen this book in our school library before because I am always one that wants to organize my classroom that is appealing to my students and me. At times, I feel that my classroom is too little with all the furniture I have. J I like how the book is broken up into chapters: planning your space, arranging your room, come on in, using your walls, and organizing your stuff. I feel that I am a very organized but after you place all of the desks in the classroom, the space seems to disappear! I thought I had a great plan this year but then after placing 31 desks in the classroom, the room became quite crowded. We still make it work but would enjoy more storage space for items. I had to buy cubbies for supplies so my students could access these items throughout the school day since they are quite old enough to do so. I think I will re-examine this book at the end of this school year and see how I can redesign my room and use my space more systematically.
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