The teacher uses resources, routines, and procedures to provide a respectful, positive, safe, student-centered environment that is conducive to learning.
Arranges the classroom to maximize learning while providing a safe environment.
Establishes clear expectations, with student input, for classroom rules and procedures early in the school year, and enforces them consistently and fairly.
Maximizes instructional time and minimizes disruptions.
Respects students’ diversity, including language, culture, race, gender, and special needs.
Actively listens and pays attention to students’ needs and responses.
Maximizes instructional learning time by working with students individually as well as in small groups or whole groups.
Comments:
Observed little inappropriate behavior - off task behavior is dealt with by either a look or a redirection which resulted in students getting back on task - (Observation)
Expectations for classroom rules, routines, and procedures are posted and clearly followed - students followed directions and understood behavioral expectations; teacher seldom had to remind anyone of expectations - (Observation and Documentation)
Models caring, fairness, respect, and enthusiasm for learning - contagious enthusiasm; caring and respectful to all - (Observation)
Promotes a climate of trust and teamwork within the classroom - encourages students to help one another and to work nicely together - (Observation)
Actively listens and pays attention to students’ needs and responses - takes time to listen carefully to all students and to acknowledge their contributions - (Observation)
Creates a warm, attractive, inviting, and supportive classroom environment - Teacher A is supportive and nurturing while still expecting much from all students - (Observation)
Arranges the classroom materials and resources to facilitate group and individual activities - has stations for different content areas to facilitate instruction - (Observation