COMPONENT 2B: ESTABLISHING A CULTURE FOR LEARNING

Domain 2: The Classroom Environment

Outcome

Become aware of the factors that encourage a positive culture for learning

Elements:1 Importance of the content2 Expectations for learning and achievement3 Student pride in work

Warm-Up

In classrooms with robust cultures for learning, all students receive the message that although the work is challenging, they are capable of achieving it if they are prepared to work hard.

A manifestation of teachers’ expectations for high student achievement is their insistence on the use of precise language by students.

Charlotte Danielson

Make a list of ways you currently establish a culture for learning in your own classroom. Think about your role and students’ roles.

i.e. high expectations of all students, display of student work, etc.

Activity

The Framework for Teacher Evaluation Guide- pgs. 30-41.

Read and discuss key points.

Activity

Create a poster or visual of a classroom that depicts the components of Establishing a Culture for Learning

Be sure to address:1 Importance of the Content2 Expectations for Learning and Achievement3 Student pride in work

Consult pages 42-43 in the Teacher Evaluation Instrument.

Gallery Walk

Take 3 minutes to do a gallery walk of the posters/visuals.

Share a take-away from this session or idea you want to implement in your classroom.

Closure

Video ClipDivide your table:Group 1- Watch Classroom/TeacherGroup 2- Watch Students

Discuss the elements of a positive classroom culture that you observed.

Closure

Classroom Look-Fors