Week 2 AssignmentI-Esha Rivera

EDU673: Instruct. Strat. for Differentiated Teach & Learn

(MRF1435BInstructor: Angela Smith

September 8th, 2014

Setting the Stage for Success

Ms. Rivera’s 5th Grade ClassThere are a total of 25 students in this class.

*10 Students performing at a 5 th Grade level.

*7 Students performing at a 4 th grade level.

*5 Students with special needs.

*3 English Language Learners

*11 Girls

*14 Boys

Demographics

Environment & DesignDoor to enter classroom

1. Seating

3. Activity Corner

5. Multicultural wall of history

2. SmartBoard

6. Rules and Expectations Board

4. Special Assistance Table

Environment Breakdown1. Seating – Upon the students entering the class, the first desk they see is the teachers

desk, toward the middle of the class and the students desks are in front of hers.

2. SmartBoard – The smart board uses technology to assist all the students in the class, including the ELL and Special Needs, Dyslexia, reading comprehension ADD and more. With the SmartBoard the teacher is even able to record her processes to be revisited later “Teachers can teach any lesson with the smartboard, from math to reading, science, and technology. Lesson plans are carried out through the smartboard in creative ways.

3. Activity Corner – Activity Corner is where the books. Art, Music, laptops and other supplies are stored. This area also contains a table for students to work individually or in groups to complete projects or spend free

time.

Breakdown Continued4. Special Assistance Table – The Special Assistance table is for those

students who may need help with an assignment or are studying a particular subject

based upon their learning needs. Or the student will be placed here to go over any disciplinary situations here as well.

5. Multicultural Wall of History – The wall of history will have pictures of history’s greatest inventors, artists, poets, mathematicians, scientists, explorer’s and more. The wall will be special due to the fact that it contain different genders, religions, cultures and races. Every child will be able to look at the wall and see someone that looks like them and they will know they will be able to achieve what that person did, if not more.

Breakdown Continued6. The Rules & Expectations Board – The Rules and Expectations Board is where what is expected of the student will be located.

The classroom is set up with the student in mind, providing easy access to needed materials as well as the SmartBoard this set up is also ideal for keeping an eye on the whole of the classroom. Respecting oneself as well as others is the focus of the class and that will be gone over on a daily basis at the start of the day “Respect is one of the most widely shared yearnings among human beings, and it touches the emotional core of people in profound ways. Respect given can be powerful and transformative, the results of respect withheld can be painful or even explosive” (Lampman, 2006).

In order for a student to feel safe and compelled to learn, the teachers must first create the environment in order to do so. Welcoming and secure to all their students, whether they have special needs, different cultures or religions.

(2013, March 21). The wonderful smartboard, a tool for learners. Norfolk Examiner (VA).

Lampman, J. (2006, February 23). Roots of violence found in disrespect. Christian Science Monitor. p. 14.

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