Classroom Context: The Purposeful Classroom Book pgs Classroom Curriculum Instruction

A Purposeful Classroom: What do you think? 1.In your experience, which of the following school or classroom factors do you think impacts student achievement the most? a.Diversity of students b.Time on task c.Class size d.Available technology Classroom Curriculum Instruction

A Purposeful Classroom: What do you think? 2. About how much estimated instructional time do you lose each week? a.0-10% b.11-20% c.21-30% d.31-40% (or more) Classroom Curriculum Instruction

A Purposeful Classroom: What do you think? 3. What do you believe contributes MOST to developing the strongest classroom management? a.School rules b.Consequences c.Procedures d.Engaging lesson plans e.Classroom rules Classroom Curriculum Instruction

1. Maximizing Instructional Time Time on task is key to student learning Where time gets lost – Instructional Activity choices – Transitions between Activities – Interruptions Classroom Curriculum Instruction

Maximize instructional time Efficient procedures lead to productive routines. A clear set of rules and progressive consequences that are consistent and fair lead to fewer management concerns. 2. Establishing Clear Procedures, Rules, and Consequences Classroom Curriculum Instruction

3. Creating a Classroom Community ACE Collaborative 2012 Fostering a sense of mutual respect and caring among students Cultivating community and interdependence Classroom Curriculum Instruction

The Purposeful Classroom Maximizes Instructional Time Establishes Clear Procedures, Rules, and Consequences Creates a Classroom Community ACE Collaborative 2012 Classroom Curriculum Instruction

Fostering A Purposeful Classroom In groups discuss how you or the school can: – Maximize instructional time within their classrooms – Protect instructional time school-wide – Develop effective procedures, rules, and consequences ACE Collaborative 2012

Fostering a Purposeful Classroom Classroom Curriculum Instruction