This document provides evidence of the classroom management and routines I put into place. There are photos of students working and a reflective essay on the topic.
The court denied class certification in a case brought against Facebook by advertisers. The plaintiffs alleged Facebook improperly charged advertisers for certain types of clicks. The court found individual issues would predominate because the contracts and representations made to advertisers varied. Additionally, Facebook's disclaimers stated it was not responsible for improper clicks. Therefore, common questions did not predominate and class certification was not appropriate.
Standard E: Meets Professional ResponsibilitiesDiane Silveira
This document highlights the professional aspects of teaching. It includes my faculty meeting notes, interviews I conducted with the Union Representative and Principal and a reflective essay.
Standard B: Delivers Effective InstructionDiane Silveira
This document includes a lesson plan that I recorded while I taught and a self-evaluation of my delivery. There are also student work samples showing growth and a reflective essay on those samples.
This document discusses the development of a new version of ACT called ACT Next Generation. It details the issues with the previous version ACT Now, which was built in 2004 and had no ongoing development. The new version will be built using PSGI, DBIx::Class, Dancer 2, and Moo, with a focus on performance, load balancing, selectable themes, and a RESTful API. It will be developed by a team led by Theo vanHoesel with help from Liz, Ribasushi, SawyerX and the Dancer2 core team.
The document describes a Children's Day event called Masti Mela to be held on November 14th, 2013 at Lokhandwala Gardens from 12 PM to 11 PM. It is a charity event organized by the Inner Wheel Club of Mumbai to support girls' education. There will be shopping, creative workshops, performances, games, food stalls, and prizes. Data on visitors will be collected both online and on-site via surveys to provide sponsors analytical reports on the event attendees.
Standard A: Plans Curriculum and InstructionDiane Silveira
This document provides five lesson plans that were part of a unit on geometry that I planned and taught. There is also a reflective essay about my experience planning curriculum.
The court denied class certification in a case brought against Facebook by advertisers. The plaintiffs alleged Facebook improperly charged advertisers for certain types of clicks. The court found individual issues would predominate because the contracts and representations made to advertisers varied. Additionally, Facebook's disclaimers stated it was not responsible for improper clicks. Therefore, common questions did not predominate and class certification was not appropriate.
Standard E: Meets Professional ResponsibilitiesDiane Silveira
This document highlights the professional aspects of teaching. It includes my faculty meeting notes, interviews I conducted with the Union Representative and Principal and a reflective essay.
Standard B: Delivers Effective InstructionDiane Silveira
This document includes a lesson plan that I recorded while I taught and a self-evaluation of my delivery. There are also student work samples showing growth and a reflective essay on those samples.
This document discusses the development of a new version of ACT called ACT Next Generation. It details the issues with the previous version ACT Now, which was built in 2004 and had no ongoing development. The new version will be built using PSGI, DBIx::Class, Dancer 2, and Moo, with a focus on performance, load balancing, selectable themes, and a RESTful API. It will be developed by a team led by Theo vanHoesel with help from Liz, Ribasushi, SawyerX and the Dancer2 core team.
The document describes a Children's Day event called Masti Mela to be held on November 14th, 2013 at Lokhandwala Gardens from 12 PM to 11 PM. It is a charity event organized by the Inner Wheel Club of Mumbai to support girls' education. There will be shopping, creative workshops, performances, games, food stalls, and prizes. Data on visitors will be collected both online and on-site via surveys to provide sponsors analytical reports on the event attendees.
Standard A: Plans Curriculum and InstructionDiane Silveira
This document provides five lesson plans that were part of a unit on geometry that I planned and taught. There is also a reflective essay about my experience planning curriculum.
1. Dr. Winthrop created a substance called C14 that can briefly revive dead or non-living things and endow them with human-like characteristics. However, his colleague Dr. Walter secretly altered the formula to enable indefinite revival.
2. Meanwhile, 13-year-old Scotty Beakerman gets in trouble at school for fighting and has to do chores at home. A heavy rainstorm causes flooding in the area.
3. The next day at school, Scotty's science teacher warns about possible mudslides from the rain, though the class does not take her seriously.
This document is Plaintiffs' motion for class certification in an action against Facebook alleging that Facebook improperly charged advertisers for invalid clicks on pay-per-click advertisements. The motion argues that common issues predominate because Facebook uses common click filtering systems and policies, maintains detailed click data, and liability and damages can be determined on a classwide basis using Facebook's data. The motion contends the proposed class of Facebook advertisers satisfies the requirements for certification under Rule 23.
This document is a motion for class certification filed in a lawsuit against Facebook. It seeks certification of a class of advertisers who were charged by Facebook for pay-per-click advertising on its platform. The motion argues that common issues predominate, including whether Facebook's click filtering system violated its uniform promises to only charge advertisers for legitimate clicks, and whether Facebook maintained adequate data to determine liability and damages on a classwide basis. The motion provides examples of two named plaintiffs, Fox Test Prep and Steven Price, who allege they were overcharged due to invalid clicks counted by Facebook.
Talking Heads - writing an API does not need to be a "psycho killer"Theo van Hoesel
In a world where things get more and more connected to services there is a dire need to understand the principals off HTTP protocols. It is simply not enough to 'just return' some data and expect the the client knows what to do.
Proper clients, wether it is a 'thing' or 'software' can intelligently communicate with servers. And servers should take the responsibility to give clear answers.... or let the client know that it is not fully clear what the client requested.
This talk is a brief overview on how client and server communicate with each other concerning caching, content-negociation and the methods provided. Its all about what is going on inside the HEADs when client and server are TALKING http.
Then there is Web::Machine, based on Basho's work. It brings structure in the whole decision tree of what is happening with all the Request Header Fileds. A nice work from, but arguably, it has some weak spots.
And of course a great new module for Dancer2 will be introduced: Dancer2::Plugin::HTTP::Auth::Extensible, the first of a series that will make life easy when developing REST api's with Dancer
This document shows how I promoted equity and diversity in the classroom. There is a lesson plan where students brought in personal artifacts, a description of literature circles and a poetry project and also a reflective essay and statement of equity.
TPT is a global consulting firm specializing in industrial engineering and manufacturing improvement. They have successfully implemented over 1,800 projects to improve efficiency and productivity. Their services include quality mapping, process improvement, work measurement, layout optimization, and training. TPT has worked with companies in automotive, aerospace, heavy equipment, and other industries to significantly increase throughput, reduce costs, and improve quality.
This document provides an overview of the capabilities and services offered by The Productivity Team. They implement solutions to help companies reduce costs, increase revenue, improve efficiency, and accelerate new product development. Their services include lean manufacturing, supply chain management, quality engineering, and facilities optimization. They have over 400 staff with expertise in engineering and supply chain management. Their process-driven approach aims to deliver a return on investment within 6 months and 5 times return within the first year.
it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
বাংলাদেশের অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা ২০২৪ [Bangladesh Economic Review 2024 Bangla.pdf] কম্পিউটার , ট্যাব ও স্মার্ট ফোন ভার্সন সহ সম্পূর্ণ বাংলা ই-বুক বা pdf বই " সুচিপত্র ...বুকমার্ক মেনু 🔖 ও হাইপার লিংক মেনু 📝👆 যুক্ত ..
আমাদের সবার জন্য খুব খুব গুরুত্বপূর্ণ একটি বই ..বিসিএস, ব্যাংক, ইউনিভার্সিটি ভর্তি ও যে কোন প্রতিযোগিতা মূলক পরীক্ষার জন্য এর খুব ইম্পরট্যান্ট একটি বিষয় ...তাছাড়া বাংলাদেশের সাম্প্রতিক যে কোন ডাটা বা তথ্য এই বইতে পাবেন ...
তাই একজন নাগরিক হিসাবে এই তথ্য গুলো আপনার জানা প্রয়োজন ...।
বিসিএস ও ব্যাংক এর লিখিত পরীক্ষা ...+এছাড়া মাধ্যমিক ও উচ্চমাধ্যমিকের স্টুডেন্টদের জন্য অনেক কাজে আসবে ...
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
9
Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
हिंदी वर्णमाला पीपीटी, hindi alphabet PPT presentation, hindi varnamala PPT, Hindi Varnamala pdf, हिंदी स्वर, हिंदी व्यंजन, sikhiye hindi varnmala, dr. mulla adam ali, hindi language and literature, hindi alphabet with drawing, hindi alphabet pdf, hindi varnamala for childrens, hindi language, hindi varnamala practice for kids, https://www.drmullaadamali.com
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
1. Dr. Winthrop created a substance called C14 that can briefly revive dead or non-living things and endow them with human-like characteristics. However, his colleague Dr. Walter secretly altered the formula to enable indefinite revival.
2. Meanwhile, 13-year-old Scotty Beakerman gets in trouble at school for fighting and has to do chores at home. A heavy rainstorm causes flooding in the area.
3. The next day at school, Scotty's science teacher warns about possible mudslides from the rain, though the class does not take her seriously.
This document is Plaintiffs' motion for class certification in an action against Facebook alleging that Facebook improperly charged advertisers for invalid clicks on pay-per-click advertisements. The motion argues that common issues predominate because Facebook uses common click filtering systems and policies, maintains detailed click data, and liability and damages can be determined on a classwide basis using Facebook's data. The motion contends the proposed class of Facebook advertisers satisfies the requirements for certification under Rule 23.
This document is a motion for class certification filed in a lawsuit against Facebook. It seeks certification of a class of advertisers who were charged by Facebook for pay-per-click advertising on its platform. The motion argues that common issues predominate, including whether Facebook's click filtering system violated its uniform promises to only charge advertisers for legitimate clicks, and whether Facebook maintained adequate data to determine liability and damages on a classwide basis. The motion provides examples of two named plaintiffs, Fox Test Prep and Steven Price, who allege they were overcharged due to invalid clicks counted by Facebook.
Talking Heads - writing an API does not need to be a "psycho killer"Theo van Hoesel
In a world where things get more and more connected to services there is a dire need to understand the principals off HTTP protocols. It is simply not enough to 'just return' some data and expect the the client knows what to do.
Proper clients, wether it is a 'thing' or 'software' can intelligently communicate with servers. And servers should take the responsibility to give clear answers.... or let the client know that it is not fully clear what the client requested.
This talk is a brief overview on how client and server communicate with each other concerning caching, content-negociation and the methods provided. Its all about what is going on inside the HEADs when client and server are TALKING http.
Then there is Web::Machine, based on Basho's work. It brings structure in the whole decision tree of what is happening with all the Request Header Fileds. A nice work from, but arguably, it has some weak spots.
And of course a great new module for Dancer2 will be introduced: Dancer2::Plugin::HTTP::Auth::Extensible, the first of a series that will make life easy when developing REST api's with Dancer
This document shows how I promoted equity and diversity in the classroom. There is a lesson plan where students brought in personal artifacts, a description of literature circles and a poetry project and also a reflective essay and statement of equity.
TPT is a global consulting firm specializing in industrial engineering and manufacturing improvement. They have successfully implemented over 1,800 projects to improve efficiency and productivity. Their services include quality mapping, process improvement, work measurement, layout optimization, and training. TPT has worked with companies in automotive, aerospace, heavy equipment, and other industries to significantly increase throughput, reduce costs, and improve quality.
This document provides an overview of the capabilities and services offered by The Productivity Team. They implement solutions to help companies reduce costs, increase revenue, improve efficiency, and accelerate new product development. Their services include lean manufacturing, supply chain management, quality engineering, and facilities optimization. They have over 400 staff with expertise in engineering and supply chain management. Their process-driven approach aims to deliver a return on investment within 6 months and 5 times return within the first year.
it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
বাংলাদেশের অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা ২০২৪ [Bangladesh Economic Review 2024 Bangla.pdf] কম্পিউটার , ট্যাব ও স্মার্ট ফোন ভার্সন সহ সম্পূর্ণ বাংলা ই-বুক বা pdf বই " সুচিপত্র ...বুকমার্ক মেনু 🔖 ও হাইপার লিংক মেনু 📝👆 যুক্ত ..
আমাদের সবার জন্য খুব খুব গুরুত্বপূর্ণ একটি বই ..বিসিএস, ব্যাংক, ইউনিভার্সিটি ভর্তি ও যে কোন প্রতিযোগিতা মূলক পরীক্ষার জন্য এর খুব ইম্পরট্যান্ট একটি বিষয় ...তাছাড়া বাংলাদেশের সাম্প্রতিক যে কোন ডাটা বা তথ্য এই বইতে পাবেন ...
তাই একজন নাগরিক হিসাবে এই তথ্য গুলো আপনার জানা প্রয়োজন ...।
বিসিএস ও ব্যাংক এর লিখিত পরীক্ষা ...+এছাড়া মাধ্যমিক ও উচ্চমাধ্যমিকের স্টুডেন্টদের জন্য অনেক কাজে আসবে ...
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
9
Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
हिंदी वर्णमाला पीपीटी, hindi alphabet PPT presentation, hindi varnamala PPT, Hindi Varnamala pdf, हिंदी स्वर, हिंदी व्यंजन, sikhiye hindi varnmala, dr. mulla adam ali, hindi language and literature, hindi alphabet with drawing, hindi alphabet pdf, hindi varnamala for childrens, hindi language, hindi varnamala practice for kids, https://www.drmullaadamali.com
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
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A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
Your Skill Boost Masterclass: Strategies for Effective Upskilling
Standard C: Manages Classroom Climate and Operation
1. Manages Classroom Climate
and Operation
Photos of Students Working in Various Arrangements
Photos of Daily Routines and Procedures
Reflective Essay
2. Students Hard at Work…
The students worked in many different arrangements. Sometimes they were at their desks, but other times they worked
in small groups at tables, on the floor and even on the windowsill. Letting students work where they feel comfortable
creates a positive productive environment.
3. As students worked in small
groups on their Pearl Harbor is
Burning ABC posters, expectations
were repeatedly said and
displayed on a chart in the room.
Setting clear expectations that are
delivered in various formats is an
integral part of effective classroom
management to keep students on
task and productive.
4. Daily Routines
Every morning, the students would pass in
their homework in one bin and take the
morning work to get started on out of the
other bin. Students would also pass in any
notes from home in the third bin. This table
with bins was located right by the classroom
door.
Students all had a daily job to perform. Who
performed what job was changed weekly.
Jobs included purell patrol for before lunch,
paper passers and line leaders. Having jobs
created an environment of ownership over
the classroom and instilled responsibility in
the students.
When the students
started to lose focus
or were sitting for
too long, we got up
and moved!
Students would
choose one of the
Drive Thru Menu
options to perform.
This activity helped
with getting
students energized
and paying
attention.
5. At the end of each day, I did read aloud time with the class. Our first book was Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies and
here I am starting the second book, Swindle by Gordon Korman. The read aloud was a great way to build classroom
community. The students were always eager for read aloud time. It was also a great way to manage the ten to fifteen
minutes after Reading class and before dismissal. It brought a nice sense of closure to the end of the day.
As a way to manage class behavior, the
class worked towards minutes each week
to earn free choice time on Friday.
6. Reflective Essay: Standard C
Throughout my practicum, I learned that effective classroom management needs to happen before
anything else can. I implemented lessons and activities in the classroom that had students work collaboratively
and allowed them to work in different areas of the room, but this would not have been possible without proper
management. Proper classroom management includes things such as setting clear expectations, building a
reward system to motivate students and creating an environment that holds all students responsible.
Setting clear expectations was something that I worked on throughout my practicum. At the beginning, I
sometimes assumed that just giving directions or expectations aloud was enough. I soon learned that just saying
something once is not enough to ensure all students follow what was said. To ensure students worked
productively and cooperatively in situations such as small group work, I began to say, write and display
directions. For example, the students created ABC Pearl Harbor posters in small groups. If I just told the
students once what I expected the final product to be and how they were to work together, the room would have
become chaotic. Instead, before anyone moved into groups I talked about the final product and showed
examples from another class, I fielded questions, I assigned the groups and I wrote the four expectations on
chart paper and left the chart displayed in the room. One thing I learned I should have done was designate
certain areas where groups could work and how many groups per area. I found that three groups gravitated to
the rug and tried to morph into one big group. I used this experience to set different spots for literature circles
that the groups rotated through so everyone got a chance at each location.
Building a reward system for the class as a whole is also an effective management technique that I
observed and used. Miss Chiles set up a system where the students earn minutes for choice time at the end of
the week. The class needs to get at least ten minutes for choice time to happen. During choice time, the students
can play a game, color, look at fun 3-D books or play with the various blocks and legos and building sets in the
room. Basically, choice time is ten minutes in the day for indoor recess. To earn the minutes, the class as a
whole needs to be following directions, being quiet when it is time to be quiet, staying focused and on task etc.
The class can also lose minutes for doing the opposite of what should be happening. This was an effective
technique that helped the class as a whole be motivated and work together towards achieving a goal. As I began
7. to take over, I tried to use the minute system, but I put it to the backburner and did not do a good job of
following the system. On a particular couple of days, the students kept entering the room loudly and not settling
in to begin morning work or afternoon work after recess. I tried to have a stern discussion with them about it
and one student asked why I was not doing minutes anymore. I had no real answer for this student, but I did
begin following the minute system again and I saw the behaviors improve. This was proof for me that having a
motivational system in place works. Once I have my own classroom, I will remember to implement a system
such as the minutes and follow it consistently.
Creating a classroom environment that all students feel responsible for and ownership over is an
important classroom management technique. When I began the practicum and was just observing, one of the
first things I noticed was how well the students took to having jobs in the classroom. They took pride in their
jobs and ensured they got done so that the classroom would run smoothly. For example, before dismissal time I
observed students emptying pencil sharpeners, passing out lunch boxes, picking up stray items from the floor
and inspecting each other’s desks for neatness. I was impressed by how these small tasks really created a feeling
of community where everyone pitches in. The students were proud that they contributed to some aspect of
running the classroom. Having jobs in the classroom is something I want to continue with as a way to build
community and promote responsibility.
Student seating arrangement is also something I paid particular attention to in terms of classroom
management. The students’ desks were arranged in groups so that they could easily work with one another and
learn cooperatively. I think grouping desks instead of putting them in rows is a much more effective way to
achieve authentic learning. The students do not have to feel like they are alone in the learning process. If they
have a question, they can easily turn and ask a neighbor for help. I think this is the way learning happens in
everyday life. Having desks in groups does pose some management challenges however. One thing I noticed is
that during quizzes or tests or other work that needs to be completed independently the students have to put up a
cardboard shield. Having the students get the shields and set them up takes a few minutes and they can be
distracting for some. However, I think the benefits of grouping outweigh the inconveniences of setting up
shields. Another challenge to management is the fact that sometimes students take the opportunity to chat with
8. neighbors about things other than the task at hand. I had to diligently work with Miss Chiles to adjust where
some students sat if they were getting distracted by friends sitting too closely. Of course, some level of chatter
beyond school work is expected. But, when it begins to take away from school work or distracting other
students, seats need to be moved. The teacher has to play an active role in knowing who can handle sitting
where. Students with IEPs also need to be considered because some IEPs state that students need to sit as close
as possible to the board or to where the teacher spends most of the time. However, it is worth working through
these few challenges to group students and create a collaborative learning environment.