In my classroom layout I chose to place all of the student tables around a center, where I will teach. Please keep in mind the t.v is supposed to be mounted. I wanted to put it at an angle, facing all the students, but the tool did not allow it. The shaded space that you can't tell what it is, is supposed to be the white board. I did not include computer tables in this layout because in every classroom I have observed, and in my daughter's own classroom, all of the students have their own laptop. Computer tables are no longer a feature of any classroom I have seen in awhile. This would be a 4th grade classroom. I wasted almost an hour trying to figure out how to upload my finished copy off the website. Finally I gave up and went to my mom's house to use her printer, scanner, and then upload this.
Even though I plan to discuss rules with students, as a contract to sign, here are some very important ones. If they don't come up with these on their own, I will add them myself.
1. At all times we respect our fellow class mates, by treating them the way we want to be treated. ZERO tolerance of bullying.
2. At all times we respect the authority of our teacher or any other adult figure in our school, not just in our class, but in the cafeteria, on the playground, at specials, or any other place on campus.
3.We respect our school, and never vandalize school property.
4. We will always try our best at everything we do, by following due dates, following assignement directions, and asking for help when needed.
5. We will always be actively seeking knowledge.
The first two rules cover all the do's and do-not's (like don't hit people, don't talk when teacher talking, don't walk around classroom) all of those things fall under one respect or the other.
Procedures- Going to Bathroom
1. Notify me you need to go to bathroom. If I am teaching, raise your hand. If you are working in groups or independently, go to me, and let me know.
2. Take either the boys pass (blue sparkly baton) or the girls pass (pink sparkly baton).
3. Sign your name on sheet.
4. When you return, replace the pass.
Procedures--Arriving in the Morning
1. Put things in your cubbies, settle down at your seat.
2. Take out last night's homework, put on corner of your table, so I can check it.
3. Copy schedule and homework in your agenda.
4. Complete morning work (either short editing/writing or 3 math problems)
Procedures--When you are Absent
1. Turn in your absence excuse note from mom, dad, or doctor.
2. If their were notes taken on the day you missed, copy/or borrow them from peers.
3. Ask me for any make-up work you may have to complete at home.
Hi Crystal:
ReplyDeleteI loved the rules you made. Specifically, how you went into depth with respect to each other and adults. I feel this sometimes gets lost as students get older, which is sad. Working at a high school, I see the disrespect toward teachers and principals all the time.
What website did you use to create your seating chart. I really like that you and Morgan both grouped your children together at tables rather than desks. I wish I had. I thought your procedure for "When you are Absent" was great. It is very important for students to know they need to bring in a note from mom, dad, or the doctor.
Great Job as usual,
Trina
Hi Katrina,
ReplyDeleteThank you for replying--I appreciate the feedback. You know at my field experience so far (it's elementary) the children are respectful to adults in my observations. However, with each other some of them are down right mean. I am not going to have that in my classroom. Memories of mean things said by bullies stay with people their whole life. Some teachers don't really reprimand it, as long as they're not beating up each other. I think verbal abuse should also call for teacher involvement and stopping. It's sad I think alot of teachers pretend not to hear mean things kids say to each other.
Thanks again for your response,
Crystal Martinez
Crystal:
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely right. Onslow County supposedly has this zero tolerance for bullying, but I can tell you, from the top down, consequences are minimal. That is from my own personal experience. Middle school and High school, bullying really get's ugly. I can name you a dozen students that have personally confided in me about being bullied. I must be a magnet for these kids or something. I have always told them to tell their parents and teachers. So many students are verbally and/or physically assaulted and they don't say anything. It makes me very upset. I wrote in my article summary that teachers are expected to be educators and behavior specialists. I don't know if you had Dr. Walker (EDN348), but I watched a video about education in Japan and they say that in the U.S. we spend all of our time trying to get students to behave. Why is that? Thanks for replying to my comment. You all always give me more to think about and ponder. Love it.
Trina