Managing Engaging Learning Environments - Teaching

Learning standards

Learner development, learning differences, learning environments, content knowledge, application of content, assessment, planning for instruction, instructional strategies, professional learning and ethical practice, leadership and collaboration

Individualization

Students are permitted to make decisions and treated differentially based upon ability and interests

Satisfaction

Students enjoy class

Student cohesiveness

Students know one another, help one another, and are friendly toward one another

Top 10 Universal Design for Learning Tips for Designing an Engaging Learning Environment

Support risk-taking, offer time for active reflection on learning and engagement, share examples and non-examples, increase opportunities for collaboration, ensure resources and supports meet the demands of a task, incorporate authentic and relevant examples, provide frequent, formative feedback, present flexible assessment options, minimize distractions, and create clear, specific goals

Assessment

The teacher understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher's and learner's decision making.

Cognitive pathway

How information is processed, assimilated, and used in an increasingly sophisticated manner as children develop

Cognitivist setup

Knowledge can be viewed as symbolic mental constructions that are organized or processed in the mind. According to this theory, children need to explore, manipulate, experiment, question, and to search for answers by themselves. Thus, school design should create sphere which stimulates curiosity for exploration.

8 tips for creating classroom routines and norms

1. Welcome kids at the door 2. Establish attention-getting signals 3. Use sticks to randomize student seating and participation 4. Teach and model procedures slowly 5. Show students themselves in this space 6. To establish class norms and rules, ask the kids to lead the way 7. Different activities and classes may require different norms 8. Reflect and adjust

Behaviorist setup

Behaviorists believe that learning is provided by change in actions through an explorative process. Classrooms are laid out in rows and columns and provided minimal room for flexibility. The teacher's desk is the main point of focus and has a control point.

Physical pathway

Body's biological development, including the development of the brain, motor skills, and coordination

Strategies for increasing student engagement

Change it up, find a new way, get up and move, stop the train wreck, hold a meaningful conversation, turn on some music, make learning content personal, use technology, give students some choices, create collaborative learning that fosters relationships, create challenging activities, use movement to make learning active, make it a game, focus on clearly stated goals, use an activating task, limit the lecture, use graphics and illustrations, focus on higher-order thinking, summarize the work at the end

Emotional pathway

Child's growing ability to recognize, respond to, and "manage" feelings

Linguistic pathway

Children's abilities both to receive communications and to express themselves

Social-interactive pathway

Children's increasing ability to communicate and interact with a variety of people in different social situations

Freedom Conflict Solutions

Choosing elective classes, choosing part-time job, deciding to see a movie or video

Task orientation

Class activities are clear and well organized

Glasser's Classroom Management Theory

Coercion is minimized because it never inspires quality. Students aren't "made" to behave using rewards and punishments. Instead, teachers build positive relationships with their students and manage them, Teachers focus on quality. They expect mastery of concepts and encourage students to redo their work and try again until they have demonstrated competence and high-quality work. The emphasis is on deep learning through application, Self-evaluation is common. Students are provided with helpful information and take ownership of their learning by evaluating their own performance. This promotes responsibility and helps students reach goals while becoming skilled decision-makers who are actively involved in their own education.

Security Conflict Solutions

Communicating effectively, using conflict management skills, talking to a trust adult

Power Conflict Solutions

Cooperative leader, discipline, talking about problems, include others, respect other cultures

Effective Strategies for Working With Difficult Children

Emphasize prevention, be optimistic, provide controlled choice, give a delay, avoid yes or no questions, work together, build a relationship, "banking time," view parents as allies, move beyond rewards and consequences, points and rewards instead of "all or nothing"

Kohn's Classroom Management Theory

Multiple activity centers with various classroom structures for group work, Displays of student projects, Students exchanging ideas, A respectful teacher mingling with students, Students excited about learning and actively asking questions, Multiple activities occurring at the same time

learning environment

Not only physical space of the classroom but also the social, emotional, cultural, and even community dynamics that affect students as they prepare to learn

Belonging Conflict Solutions

Participating in athletics, sharing interests and hobbies, appreciating differences

Fun Conflict Solutions

Participating in sports, going to the mall

InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards

Personalized learning for diverse learners, a stronger focus on application of knowledge of skills, improved assessment literacy, a collaborative professional culture, and new leadership roles for teachers and administrators

Skinner's Classroom Management Theory

Practice should occur in a question-answer format that exposes students to information gradually through a series of steps, The learner should respond each time and receive immediate feedback, Good performance should be paired with secondary reinforcers like praise, prizes and good grades, Instructors should try to arrange questions by difficulty so the response is always correct, creating positive enforcement.

Humanistic setup

Priority for human needs and interests. Also believe that it is necessary to study the person as a whole. Child should have as much flexibility as possible with allowance to personalize working environment.

Constructivist setup

Process of constructing knowledge rather than acquiring it. Corridors can be designed as a learning space and place for a social interaction instead of long corridors which serve only for circulation. And classrooms can be designed as articulated spaces where children can study by themselves or within a group,

Classroom climate

Reflection of students' opinions of their academic experience

Four elements for creating a positive learning environment

Safety, engagement, connectedness, and support

Keys to successful learning

Safety, respect, engagement, positive rapport, and caring relationships

Moral-ethical pathway

The ability to understand moral thoughts and action, to respect the rights of others, to evaluate one's own behavior, and to act in the interests of others as well as oneself

Psychological pathway

The development of a sense of self, including feeling of adequacy, self-worth, and competence, as well as a sense of identity

Involvement

The instructor encourages active student participation in class

Personalization

The instructor provides opportunities for student-to-teacher interaction and expresses concern for students' welfare

Innovation

The instructor utilizes unique teaching methods, activities, or assignments

Professional Learning and Ethical Practice

The teacher engages in ongoing professional learning and uses evidence to continually evaluate his/her practice, particularly the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community), and adapts practice to meet the needs of each learner

Planning for Instruction

The teacher plans instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context.

Leadership and Collaboration

The teacher seeks appropriate leadership roles and opportunities to take responsibility for student learning, to collaborate with learners, families, colleagues, other school professionals, and community members to ensure learner growth, and to advance the profession.

Instructional Strategies

The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways

Learner Development

The teacher understands how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.

Application of Content

The teacher understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues.

Content Knowledge

The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content.

Learning Differences

The teacher uses understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards.

Learning Environment

The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self motivation

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