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Stephanie Finley
Seating Plans
As for routine in my classroom I have a few ideas I would like to implement to keep the
class running as smooth as possible:
1. On a supplies table by the door there will be 3 bins: one for extra
worksheets students can grab if they were absent, another for
students to turn in completed work, and one for today’s handouts.
2. To begin class, students can grab the handouts for the day from
the supplies table on their way in, take their seat, and have a clear
desk besides their notebooks, pen, and handouts/assignments.
3. To end class, students can pack up 3-4 minutes before the bell
unless otherwise instructed, socialize quietly, and hand in anything
necessary to the bin on the supplies table before leaving.
Routines (cont.)
Given that my students are young adults, I expect a high level of respect
and appropriate behaviour from them towards me and their peers.
I will express to my students that the classroom is an open and safe space
for them to be.
It will be clear from day 1 that there will be no tolerance for discrimination
of any kind whether it be towards race, culture, sexual orientation etc.
If a student is disrespectful/ discriminatory towards anyone at all it will be
dealt with immediately, firstly in private, but if it continues it will be
addressed publicly so the entire class knows this is not something I
tolerate. If the behaviour continues, the student may be sent to
administration.
Classroom Protocols
Students are expected to come prepared to class with all necessary materials,
however if they have forgotten something they may quickly go to their locker or
borrow from me if available. I will have spare pencils, rulers, etc. on the supplies
table at the front they must return before leaving at the end of class.
Students may have their phones with them on silent mode. They should not be used
during lecture or lab time unless instructed but they are free to use them for music,
research etc. during work time. If the phone is becoming a distraction I will ask them
to place it in their backpack, or on my desk.
As for talking in class, students should refrain from doing so during lectures, but are
encouraged to communicate during lab/work time as long as it is appropriate and
not distracting themselves or their peers.
When it comes to discussion and asking/answering questions during lectures
students will be encouraged to guide themselves; I will not be picking on who talks
but rather they should take equal turns to speak and be respectful towards one
another. If necessary they can raise their hand to get my attention or say my name.
Cognitive Practices
The first week of a new semester/year is the most important as it sets the tone
and so there are a few things I would like to include:
1. Ice breakers/ exit cards or any other forms of getting to know my students and
for them to get to know each other
2. Letters sent home to parents where I explain who I am, my goals, what they
can expect students to learn, and a contact form to be returned to me
3. Some form of interactive demonstration, POE, game etc. to get students
engaged in the subject area
4. A questionnaire for students to fill out so I can get an understanding of their
current knowledge in the subject and what other classes they are in
5. And of course a syllabus review so students know what is expected of them in
this class
Modifications