Establishing a Culture for Learning
What is component 2B?
Students are coming to school to learn, so that should be the focus in the classroom. Students should not be primarily focused on doing well in school, instead they should be focused on gaining knowledge. Teachers should show interest in what is being taught, rather than just teaching it because the principal said to teach it.
Why do you need it?
So often students get wrapped up in learning to pass a test or get a high mark. Teachers should be engaging students and showing them that learning is much more than just being success. In fact, learning can look like failure. This may seem strange at first, but think of it in terms of riding a bike. If someone hops on a bike and starts riding around, then you will assume they already know how to ride a bike. But if someone gets on a bike and falls of within five feet, then they are probably learning. It works the same way in a classroom; sometimes to learn you must learn how not to do it. Many students do not grasp this concept, but it is sometime that is important for teachers to express, so that students can become more engaged in the classroom.
What are the elements?
Importance of the content and of learning: Teachers should be showing students that what they are learning is important and relevant to their lives.
Expectations for learning and achievement: Students should understand that while class work can be difficult or challenging, they are still expected to put forth a good effort.
Student pride in work: Teachers should not only be praising the students when they are successful, but also be offering encouragement for trying and working well with classmates. If the teacher shows that good work is value, the students will also see the importance.
In the classroom:
*Warm-up tasks can grab the students attention as soon as they walk in the door. This will prevent wasting time or starting a lesson with students off-task or distracted.
*By hanging student work in hallways or the classroom, you can show that you value learning.
*Teachers can increase student engagement through activities such as science experiments, learning-center songs, educational games, and other hands-on activities. Students are more likely to grasp a concept if they are engaged and interested in the activity.
What is component 2B?
Students are coming to school to learn, so that should be the focus in the classroom. Students should not be primarily focused on doing well in school, instead they should be focused on gaining knowledge. Teachers should show interest in what is being taught, rather than just teaching it because the principal said to teach it.
Why do you need it?
So often students get wrapped up in learning to pass a test or get a high mark. Teachers should be engaging students and showing them that learning is much more than just being success. In fact, learning can look like failure. This may seem strange at first, but think of it in terms of riding a bike. If someone hops on a bike and starts riding around, then you will assume they already know how to ride a bike. But if someone gets on a bike and falls of within five feet, then they are probably learning. It works the same way in a classroom; sometimes to learn you must learn how not to do it. Many students do not grasp this concept, but it is sometime that is important for teachers to express, so that students can become more engaged in the classroom.
What are the elements?
Importance of the content and of learning: Teachers should be showing students that what they are learning is important and relevant to their lives.
Expectations for learning and achievement: Students should understand that while class work can be difficult or challenging, they are still expected to put forth a good effort.
Student pride in work: Teachers should not only be praising the students when they are successful, but also be offering encouragement for trying and working well with classmates. If the teacher shows that good work is value, the students will also see the importance.
In the classroom:
*Warm-up tasks can grab the students attention as soon as they walk in the door. This will prevent wasting time or starting a lesson with students off-task or distracted.
*By hanging student work in hallways or the classroom, you can show that you value learning.
*Teachers can increase student engagement through activities such as science experiments, learning-center songs, educational games, and other hands-on activities. Students are more likely to grasp a concept if they are engaged and interested in the activity.
Resources:
Flickr. (2015). Master Cheng Yen Do not fear making mistakes in life, fear only not correcting them. [online] Available at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pictoquotes/17353990342 [Accessed 22 Sep. 2017].
PDE SAS. (2011). The Framework for Teaching Evaluation Instrument. [online] Available at: http://static.pdesas.org/content/documents/danielson_rubric_32.pdf [Accessed 20 Sep. 2017].
Flickr. (2015). Master Cheng Yen Do not fear making mistakes in life, fear only not correcting them. [online] Available at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pictoquotes/17353990342 [Accessed 22 Sep. 2017].
PDE SAS. (2011). The Framework for Teaching Evaluation Instrument. [online] Available at: http://static.pdesas.org/content/documents/danielson_rubric_32.pdf [Accessed 20 Sep. 2017].