if i can see it, i can understand it structuring the classroom
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If I Can See It, I If I Can See It, I Can Understand ItCan Understand It
Structuring the ClassroomStructuring the Classroom
Do you……..Do you……..
Have a calendar/PDA ?Have a calendar/PDA ? Use a meeting agenda?Use a meeting agenda? Have a list of “things to do” on your Have a list of “things to do” on your
desk/refrigerator?desk/refrigerator? Make a shopping list?Make a shopping list? Follow a recipe?Follow a recipe? Read a sign to tell you what line to Read a sign to tell you what line to
stand in or what door to exit from?stand in or what door to exit from?
How about…..How about…..
Use a menu at a restaurant? (Really Use a menu at a restaurant? (Really like it when there are pictures)like it when there are pictures)
Prefer pictorial directions when Prefer pictorial directions when assembling something?assembling something?
Use a map?Use a map? Use place cards at a dinner party?Use place cards at a dinner party?
A Little Test!A Little Test!
Number your paper to 10Number your paper to 10 Name each thing, animal, place, Name each thing, animal, place,
etc.etc. We’re going fast so be readyWe’re going fast so be ready
If I Can See It I Can If I Can See It I Can UnderstandUnderstand
About 40% of all learners are visual About 40% of all learners are visual learnerslearners
Visual learners think in imagesVisual learners think in images If the largest group of learners in a If the largest group of learners in a
classroom are visual, why are we classroom are visual, why are we talking so much?talking so much?
Higher-Level Graphic Higher-Level Graphic OrganizersOrganizers
Venn Diagram
Cause & Effect
Hamburger
Pros & Cons
Character Study
Notetaker
Vocabulary Sketches
Table DiscussionTable Discussion Discuss with the people at your table ways Discuss with the people at your table ways
you use visual structure in your classroom.you use visual structure in your classroom. As a group, make a list of 10 examples of As a group, make a list of 10 examples of
visual structurevisual structure Choose one person to report back to the Choose one person to report back to the
group.group. You have 15 minutesYou have 15 minutes
Ways Schools are Already Ways Schools are Already StructuredStructured
VisualVisual Lines in hallwaysLines in hallways Rows of desksRows of desks Place for finished papersPlace for finished papers Posted schedule & rulesPosted schedule & rules
AuditoryAuditory BellsBells TimersTimers MusicMusic
Predictable RoutinesPredictable Routines
Posting a daily Posting a daily scheduleschedule Specific to that daySpecific to that day LibraryLibrary Computer LabComputer Lab AssemblyAssembly
Routines Within the DayRoutines Within the Day
MorningMorning Colored folder containing workColored folder containing work
May contain incomplete work from day beforeMay contain incomplete work from day before May be morning work for entire weekMay be morning work for entire week When complete placed in same color basket, box, When complete placed in same color basket, box,
etc.etc. What to do when finishedWhat to do when finished
Different colored folder with brain teasers, math Different colored folder with brain teasers, math logic problems, etc.logic problems, etc.
Work which can be completed independentlyWork which can be completed independently When complete placed in same color basket, box, When complete placed in same color basket, box,
etc.etc.
One corner of the boardOne corner of the board
The morning routineThe morning routine For non-readers use picturesFor non-readers use pictures Permanent placement for easy Permanent placement for easy
referencereference Easily referenced by substitutesEasily referenced by substitutes
ListsLists
““Don’t Forget” List for Art, Don’t Forget” List for Art, Computer, Library, etc.Computer, Library, etc. Posted by the doorPosted by the door On board on appropriate dayOn board on appropriate day
Materials needed for classroom Materials needed for classroom projectproject Post on board when time to get readyPost on board when time to get ready
Visual DirectionsVisual Directions
Areas of the RoomAreas of the Room
Reading CornerReading Corner Group TableGroup Table Writing CenterWriting Center Clear Defined & LabeledClear Defined & Labeled Use Physical Boundaries if PossibleUse Physical Boundaries if Possible
BookshelvesBookshelves Carpet tape – coloredCarpet tape – colored Area rugsArea rugs
Behavioral & Social Behavioral & Social PromptsPrompts
Class rulesClass rules Social RemindersSocial Reminders Listen – Discuss cuesListen – Discuss cues Transition DirectionsTransition Directions
Line upLine up Time for lunchTime for lunch Go back to seatGo back to seat
Choice or Not a ChoiceChoice or Not a Choice
ActivitiesActivities ComputerComputer Reading cornerReading corner Outdoor gamesOutdoor games Listening to story on tapeListening to story on tape
RewardsRewards No HomeworkNo Homework Free time activitiesFree time activities
Settling an Argument!Settling an Argument!
Compromise
Go Your Separate
Ways
Discu
ss it Later
Flip a Coin
Scissors, rock,
paper
Get
Hel
p fr
om a
Med
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r
Talk
Abo
ut
Diff
eren
ces
Cal
mly
Agree to
Disagree
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