CLASSROOM ARRANGMENT

Classroom Management

• Create a dynamic classroom
• Student centered environment
• Make learning accessible for all students
• Provide diverse curriculum
• Positive reinforcement

Child Centered

• "create an environment where students engage passionately"
• small group work
• centers or stations for subject areas/interdisciplinary
• project based learning
• experiential learning (John Dewey)

Classroom Routine

• develop daily procedures
• have a designated place for supplies, class work, etc
• assign classroom responsibilities to students
• Student developed rights and rules to follow

Community of Learners

• assignments that allow students to talk about themselves
• projects that appreciate and explore diverse cultures
• opportunities for students to share info with peers
• create positive relationship with parents/guardians