Responsive Classroom at Lab: A Guided Tour of the Morning Meeting MacRae O’Brien, Steve Wolfe, Lori Forbes, Elizabeth Ferrante, & Doug Fagen February 13, 2013

Foundations of Learning Feel Welcome and Accepted Community of Learners Clear Expectations Each Student: Emotional Well Being Behavioral Self-Control Positive Working Relationships - with Teachers and Students

Responsive Classroom: The Impact Academic Benefits Available for learning, attention Math and reading test scores Social-Emotional Benefits Self-Esteem Positive Start to the School Day Emotional language and expression Community Benefits Shared Expectations Stronger Sense of Community

Morning Message Importance: Provides initial structure Welcomes students to the day Sets positive tone Invites involvement, responses Framework for activities to follow Allows for feedback, questions

The Greeting Skills Involved?

Share Skills Involved: Listening & Attention Turn-Taking Expressive Language Speaking to the Group Benefits?

Activity Skills Involved: Word FindingAttention to Detail Gross & Fine Motor CoordinationSpontaneity PlanningPatience CooperationListening And much more…

Activity Benefits: Teamwork Problem-solving Following instructions Physical activity Self-regulation Fun!

Teacher Modeling Skills Involved: Visual Observations Attention to Detail Listening Planning Gross & Fine Motor Coordination Patience

Teacher Modeling Benefits Interactive modeling is proactive Students are given the opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of classroom procedures and expectations Students benefit from a multisensory approach to learning in which they watch the teacher exhibit a behavior and then imitate the actions.

The Role of Expectations Rules vs. Expectations Community Investment Learning Self-Control Peer Support What Do We Need to Succeed as a Community?