Domain II: Creating a positive, productive classroom environment

Competency

Artifact Example(s)

1.     The teacher knows how to establish a classroom climate that fosters learning, equity, and excellence and uses this knowledge to create a physical and emotional environment that is safe and productive.

Classroom management plans/ position papers / inquiry papers/ instructional activities/ case studies /  reflections on observations/field experience observation forms/field experience evaluations that

·         Establish procedures and routines that are easily followed, that minimize disorder and wasted time, and that promote a productive learning environment

·         Include strategies to ensure that interactions among students are polite, respectful and cooperative

·         Incorporate cooperative learning strategies

·         Reflect upon how to redirect inappropriate behavior

·         Use “do’s” instead of “don’t’s”

·         Anticipate problems and plan prevention

2.     Establishes a classroom environment of courtesy and respect that is safe, nurturing, inclusive, and productive

6a.  Organizes activities, applies procedures, and manages time in ways that promote student learning, appropriate behavior, and ethical work habits in  the classroom

6b. Establishes and maintains positive rapport with students

Lesson plans/assessment plans/ position papers / inquiry papers /instructional activities/ case studies/ reflections on observations/ field experience observation forms/field experience evaluations that

·         Use strategies/procedures that promote students’ active engagement in learning

·         Communicate to students the importance of instructional content and the expectation of high-quality work

·         Schedule activities and manage class time in ways that maximize student learning

·         Use appropriate transitional techniques to maximize instructional time

·         Use classroom environment and atmosphere to promote learning

·         Implement routines and procedures for the effective management of materials, supplies, and technology

·         Consistently enforce expectations for student behavior and good work habits

·         Use effective methods and procedures for monitoring and responding to positive and negative student behaviors

·         Include strategies to start class promptly with little confusion

·         Respect students’ rights and dignity

·         Reinforce appropriate behavior through recognition and/or reward

·         Demonstrate tolerance, fairness, and patience for each student