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Class Dojo
This year I will be implementing Class Dojo in our classroom. Class Dojo is an app
where students can receive points or have points taken away. However, Class
Dojo is so much more than points. Students and parents can be added to the list.
Parents can see how their students did on any particular day. It allows me to
share things that we are doing in our classrooms (assignments, pictures, video of
experiments, etc.). It also allows me to keep attendance and view reports of
student behavior (either by whole class or by an individual student). On the first
day of school, we will determine different things that students should receive
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points for. This will be a joint discussion/agreement between the teacher and the
students.
**The following is subject to change after we have a class meeting regarding
what points should be given for. I do hope the following make it on the list!
Students will be rewarded Dojo points for the following:
Class Participation
Hitting a Goal that had previously been set (by the teacher and the student)
Going out of their way to assist someone (peer tutoring, assisting another
teacher)
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O-Other (Teachers discretion)
Social Contract
After the rules, values, and consequences have been determined and agreed upon,
the teacher and students will complete a social contract with each other. This will
assist is holding everyone accountable to the rules, values, and consequences that
have been predetermined.
Seating Arrangement
Students will sit individually at the start of the year. After a couple of weeks, a new
seating arrangement will be implemented. Once students are placed into groups,
students will be expected to:
1. Treat each group member with respect
2. Be attentive when the teacher is talking
3. Work effectively on individual and group work
*Seating arrangement is subject to change throughout the year.
Morning Meetings
Morning meetings will be a place where we can gather before our day starts and
build the community in our classroom. This will be where students can share various
things about themselves that they would like to share. There will be a question of
the day that students will complete and be ready to share (if they would like) as
soon as they get their things put away.
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Example: Magnificent Monday-What will you do to make this year
magnificent?
At the end of every week, students will write their goals for the next week. On
Mondays, students will get with their partner and share their goal(s). The partners
will provide positive accountability and support to each other throughout the week.
LeMov Techniques
1. SLANT-
S- Sit up
L- Listen
A- Ask and Answer questions
N- Nod Your Head
T- Track the Speaker
Description: This is an acronym used to get students
attention. When a teacher says slant, the students know that
they need to sit up, listen, ask and answer questions, nod your
head, and track the speaker. The purpose is to have attentive
students that participate in the lesson that is being taught. When
students are attentive, they are more likely to retain information.
Expected Results: Attentive students
High class participation
With attentive students and higher class
participation, student grades should improve and
their knowledge should increase
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