Title: "Effective Lesson Planning and Design   PowerPoint Presentation by Waypoint"   Author: Joroel Cineus   Instructor: Dr. Kenneth Powers   Ashford University: Winter 2014-2015   　   　   　   　   　   　   　   　   　   　

Title: "Effective Lesson Planning and Design

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Author: Joroel Cineus

Instructor: Dr. Kenneth Powers

Ashford University: Winter 2014-2015

I believe that classroom management is the

key component in any educational setting. I

believe that if students are in a safe

environment, then learning can take place.

This does not mean necessarily mean opushing

behavior problems but rather a combination of

setting the tone in a classroom preventing

behavior problems with intersting and

engaging curriculums and effectively

including all students in the classroom so

that their needs are met. Having the right

environment for all students to learn is my

major goal of implementing good classrom

management-without it the students would not

be able to learn.

"Philosophy of Statement" I am commited to

making my classroom a safe challenging

environment and engaging my students through

the curriculum as well as getting to know

them and interacting with them one-to-one. I

believe that meeting the needs of my students

is a very crucial part of my classroom. I

want them to be comfortable with the other

studentsd, as well as me, so that there can

be meaningful discussions and interactions.

Talking will be common place in my classroom,

along with group work. I want to encourge all

students to participate in class so that they

can learn from each other as well as me. I

want to have a democratic and equitable

classroom so that students can learn> I want

to be a fair as I can be, so the students

trust me. I feel that I have a very patient

and calm attitude with my class. I ask

students about their life outside of class

and feel that they respond in class even

more, knowing that someone is paying

attention to them. I I want them to feel

comfortable asking questions of me. I think

my attitude towards the students is not

overbering or authoritative. I do not believe

in forcing the students to do anything. I

want to work with them in all circumtances so

that we can achieve together and they do not

feel like I am spoon-feeding them

information. I want students to be a part of

their learning. I want to motivate students

to learn and keep their interset by using

engaging curriculum. I want to involve

students in rules about the classroom as well

as what curriculum they would like to study.

I believe if students feel they are involve

in the workings of the classroom, they will

be more motivated to engage in the class and

in turn, learn.

Room Arrangement"

Walking through the door, students are hit

with vibrant colors on the walls, natural

lighting from the windows and an inviting

sensation as they glide along the carpeting.

They feel safe and welcome wandering to their

seats in a big circle of tables. They can see

their classmates as they face each other and

glance from wall to wall looking at paps,art,

famous people, different cultures and

students work all depicted in colorfull

posters around the room. There is not a drop

of white paint to be seen. The carpet on the

floor is comforting the student and yelds a

form of tranquility amids the invigorating

walls. As I start the lesson from my desk,

which is also included in the circle, the

students get out their journals and colorful

pens to record today's lesson and their

personal thoughts, questions or even art. I

believe the set up of a classroom has a big

effect on student learning and I hope that my

classroom will be an environment that will

encourage my students in critical thinking,

discussions and reflection.

Having the tables in a circle will create an

environment rich in discussions. I think it

is very important to encourage students in

discussion to try to draw out and challenge

ideas and let the class learn from each

other. No one sitting behind the circle or on

the sides of the room; the class enjoys the

eyes contact and facial expressions of

everyone as they share ideas. Students can

"create knowledge, not simply absorb it from

hgher authorities," P.439, Bigelow) in the

classroom where personal experiences are

shared and learn. I believe the circle of the

tables encourages discussion and in turn,

students learn from each other.

I believe that students should be constantly challenged and

provoked to think critically. I put an array of posters cover on

the walls to show an outline of the year ahead. The posters

cover the walls from floor to ceilling "ther is not a speck of

blank white wall-just as I do not want my students to engage

their minds on blank white walls for the fear that their minds

might become the same-blank. I will use all the posters

throughout the year and hope that they will engage the student's

minds while sitting in class. Even if the students are not

paying full attention and their mind is wandering, I hope to

catch a few of them thinking about the posters inquisitively. I

want to have thought-provoking pictures to invoke interst in the

students whether it be artwork of different times, or pictures

of people (men, women and all races and ethnicities) or

landmarks through the world or just a black and white photo of

the dust bowl.

I want suplemental materials for students to have access to

studying, writing or researching. I will have bookshelves in the

corner where will be a few computers for project, reports and

research, as well as use of applications to present reports to

the class (i. e. PowerPoint). Students will also have access to

the computer lab in the school where they can learn social

studies as well as technology by integrating the lessons. This

will foster a holistic-learning approach that I will strive to

teach to my students. We will not be solely learning the the

fact of history, but will be integrating art, math, geography,

science and psychology to deepen our understanding of our units.

As you can see by my drawings (see Attchments 1 and 2), I want

to create an environment in my classroom that is conducive to

discussiona and groupwork. By arranging the students where they

are facing each other, I believe this leads to a more intimate

environment as well as a space where I can get to every student

easily. I like to walk around the room while teaching, rather

than staying in one stationary place in the front. If the tables

are arranged as so, I can walk around, engage more students, and

hopefully create an environment where students can talk and

share ideas freely and comfortably> I am also a big advocate of

groupwork and I show in my second map how the desks will

"magically" change to accommodate groupwork. I would have all

students sitting together with all the desks facing into the g

group. This will lead to discussions and will not let anyone

feel left out of the group physically. I intend to use groupwork

as a different instructional technique to include as many

learners as I can "using multiple-ability tasks so that so that

that every level of learner can be an active participant and

they can learn from each other. My desk will be in the corner

of the room, but used mostly for my administrative tasks. I will

have a computer in which to keep grades and will have lesson

plans, attendance sheets and miscellaneous paperwork organized

there. I will take a seat in the "circle" to conduct lessons as

well as moving around the room. I would like to have resources

available for the students such as dictionaries, atlases, and

books pertaining to the unit. These resources could be

additional materials that stdents can look through out of

curiosity or of obtaining extra information on a sbject. Of

course, I would love to have a few computers in the classroom so

that we could use them to enhance the curriculum "whether

looking on my homepage for ASSIGNMENTS TO USING THEM FOR PAPER

AND PLENTY OF MARKERS, COLORED PENCILS AND CRAFTS ITEMS IN WHICH

THE STUDENTS CAN CREATE PRESENTATIONs. I intend to involve the

students in drawing, making, singing, rapping or making mobiles

of the lessons and I want tobe equipped in having materials fior

them to use and be creative. I would love to have maps around my

room as well as posters of different cultures and peoples as

well as different places. I will frequently put student work on

the wall so students feel a "part" of the room. Classroom

rulesthe best rule that have heard and I would believe to be

my attitude towards classroom rules is that I need a classroom

where learning takes place, and if we can respect each other

then we do not need any other "rulee." I absolutely believe in

keeping a safe environment where put-down and name calling is

not allowed" this alsao falls under respect. If I can have

respect for my students as well as having them respecting each

other, I believe this leads to a safe environment where learning

can take place. I am not a strickler for gum chewing or eating

and drinking as lond as it does not interfere with learning and

does not make mess. I would like to give my students freedom to

eat or drink as long as they are responsible for their trash and

mess. If it gets out of control, I will let them know that the

privilege will be taken away, right from the beginning. I also

do not mind if students wear hats in class. To me this is an

ancient rule and as long as the hat does not interfere with

learning, then I will let them wear them. I may try to create a

class condition if behaviors in the class are inconsistently out

of control. If the students are involved in making their own and

negotiating with each other which ones to put in the

constitution. If the students are involved in making the rules,

I believe they will not be more inclined to obey them and the

consequences that be implemented will not be fought against. I

would have the students write the final constitution on a poster

board and hang it in the room. I would also send the

constitution home to have the parents sign it and return it to

me so that I can include them in what we are trying to

accomplish in the classroom. In terms of creating a safe

environment for all to learn effectively to succeed to function

properly to serve the real-world work-force professionally.

Conclusion, as I stated earlier, I believe classroom management is the key to an environment where learning can take place and students can feel safe participating. I hope to create an environment that is conducive to learning and involves all my students. I believe the most important part of classrooom management is not the behavior problems but creating a good rapport with the students, encouraging them to succeed and setting high expectations for them. As well as using an engaging a curriculum, I believe you can create this environment and it will limit the behavior problems in your classroom from the star.

References:

Common Core State Standards Initiative Effective Lesson Planning and Design

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