The document provides guidance for educators on organizing their classroom and teaching plans. It emphasizes the importance of preparation, understanding students, and creating a positive learning environment. Key points include: 1) Educators should focus on organization, preparation, and creating a dynamic learning environment to facilitate student learning. This involves knowing the subject matter, identifying necessary materials, and setting the tone on the first day. 2) Understanding individual students through profiles and discussions helps tailor instruction and promote motivation. Factors like age, gender, ethnicity, and interests should inform how information is presented. 3) The physical classroom environment, including seating, lighting, supplies, and policies, should be optimized to engage students and allow for varied

1. The Teaching PlanThe educator’s ability to lead and inspire students to a desire for learning is critical.

2. The educator of the 21st century is known as a facilitator, not a teacher.

3. Key: Create a positive learning environment that will provide a pathway to career success.

4. The more time an educator spends in preparation, the more time available for student learning.Teacher Organization and PreparationClassroom organization includes knowing your subject matter and the most recent developments in the fields you teach.

5. Must identify materials and equipment necessary for learning.

6. Setting the appropriate tone for the first day of class is critical to creating a dynamic learning environment.General OrganizationPlan a system that works for you.

7. Suggestions for organizing your course:Copy the material, either electronically or in print. Place information in a folder, either on a hard drive or in a paper folder.Properly file the material. Create a large folder for each unit of study and then insert separate files for each topic to be covered.File journals and articles by DATE.Arrange books and texts on a book case. Label by subject area.Schedule office time.Create a support system—such as staff meetings.ActivityDirectionsResearch “organization” on the internet. Write down the most helpful tips and tricks you can find that will help you get organize and stay organized. This can include organizing your life, home, drawers, classroom, etc. Keep this sheet in your learning binder. Here are some greats sites to start with:www.lifeorganizers.com

8. http://www.smead.com/hot-topics/organizing-tips-999.asp

9. http://www.hgtv.com/topics/organization/index.htmlAssessing Students and Organizing Student InformationUnderstand your students!

10. Learning about your students helps with:Understanding your students as individuals.Promotes discussions.Enables student motivation.Facilitates instruction.Create a confidential Student Profile. Include initial opening activity results, copies of successful projects, thoughts on what motivates the student, goals, fun questions and any learning obstacles. Some students include a photo.

11. Create a Record of Student Progress. This includes attendance, participation, professionalism, and withdraw dates.

12. Document Student Discussions.

13. Always follow the Family Education and Privacy Act. It ensures the respect of student files and information.Example- Record of Attendance

14. ActivityDirectionsCreate a Student Profile questionnaire. Type up your questionnaire, print it, and keep it in your Learning Binder. If you need help, look on the internet for examples. Remember that this is a tool to help the educator understand each student. All information gathered should be kept confidential. There is an excellent example on Page 36 in your Milady Course Book.

15. Managing the AtmosphereThe classroom is thedomainof the educator.