Multicultural Education
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ClassroomClimatechecklist.pdf
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Classroom Climate Checklist
Date:______________________
Variables
In place
Partially in
Place
Not in Place
Physical Environment
The room is clean, organized, and free of repair needs
Students appear to feel safe and comfortable in the room
Students have a place to re-group or get away from distractions
Students can access or request needed materials
Pathways throughout the room are free and avoid congestion
Students have a place to keep their belongings
Student Seating Arrangement
Seating arrangement promotes students working together
Seating arrangement is consistent with the verbal messages given by teacher (i.e., it is or is not okay to interact)
The teacher periodically changes seating arrangements so that all students have the opportunity to be up front and sit next to different students
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Partially in
Place
Not in Place
The seating arrangement allows students to have a clear view of instruction
Encouragement of Student Pride
Students’ work is posted throughout the classroom
Opportunities exist for ALL students to have work posted (i.e., posted work is not dependent on academic success)
Art work and posters are hanging that reflect students interests and cultural backgrounds
The teacher makes positive comments about the classroom reflecting a sense of community amongst the group
Classroom Interactions
Students are aware of when talk is permitted in class and how it is to occur
Students know the appropriate/expected way to gain the teacher’s attention
Interactions between the teacher and students appear friendly and comfortable
The teacher uses a ratio of 4:1 positive to negative comments
The teacher interacts positively with all students during class
The teacher appears interested in students’ thoughts and opinions
Students receive positive feedback for appropriate academic and behavioral performance
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Place
Not in Place
Classroom Expectations
There are 3-5 positively stated classroom expectations visibly displayed in the classroom
The teacher periodically reviews and reminds students of the expectations
The teacher anticipates errors and pre-corrects by stating the expected student performance for the situation
Students are acknowledged for following expectations
Instructional Practices
Students are actively engaged during the majority of instruction
Instructional pacing is well timed (i.e., not too fast, not too slow)
Instructional approaches and techniques are differentiated and varied during lessons
The teacher uses practices that achieve a high rate of accurate student responding
Student attention is secured and maintained during activities
The teacher checks for understanding across students and provides frequent and immediate feedback
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Partially in
Place
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Active Supervision
The teacher moves around the room and interacts frequently with students
The teacher uses eye contact to establish interaction with students far away
The teacher visibly scans the entire classroom
Classroom Routines
The classroom has clearly defined routines for:
Administrative tasks (i.e. taking attendance; recording lunch order; distributing school notices)
Student movement (i.e. entering and leaving the room; going to the
restroom, nurse, library, specials; fire drills, sharpening pencils; getting materials; using learning centers)
Housekeeping (i.e. cleaning chalkboards; watering plants; cleaning
desks; storing personal items)
Instruction (i.e. what to bring to lessons; collecting and returning homework; distributing materials; paper headings; gaining student attention; activities exist for early completion of class assignments)
Students follow classroom routine procedures
Class routines follow a logical sequence
Class routines are effective
