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Flashcards by Hannah Erickson, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Hannah Erickson
almost 7 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| "Much of what we're talking about here loses its power if the classroom environment is defective." -As the adult, you have to give up some of your favorite things for the betterment of the kids | |
| 20 Characteristics of a healthy classroom environment | 1. The teacher appreciates each child as an individual 2. The teacher remembers the whole child 3. The teacher continues to develop expertise 4. The teacher links students and ideas 5. The teacher strives for joyful learning 6. The teacher sets high expectations--and provides lots of ladders 7. The teacher helps students make their own sense of ideas 8. The teacher shares teaching with students 9. The teacher promotes student independence 10. The teacher exercises positive classroom management |
| The teacher appreciates each child as an individual | -Recognize students for what makes them unique in the world |
| The teacher continues to develop expertise | We never stop being learners until the day we die |
| The teacher strives for joyful learning | -Moving, touching things, laughing, and telling stories are prime entry points for important skills and understanding -Seek engagement and understanding for all learners |
| The teacher sets high expectations--and provides lots of ladders | -Begin by thinking about what would interest and challenge the most advanced learners and differentiate to create access for all learners -The brain learns when it is moderately challenged |
| The teacher shares the teaching with the students | -Continually invite students to play a major role in teaching and learning -Engage students in conversations about class rules, schedules, and procedures |
| The teacher promotes student independence | -Provide direction but leave room for some ambiguity, choice, and flexibility |
| The teacher exercises positive classroom management | -Students are aware that the teacher not only expects great things of them but is their partner in working toward goals -Teacher provides guidelines that help students make appropriate decisions |
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