1 ©2012 Josephson Institute. Components of a Six Pillar Classroom OrderlySafe EngagingEncouraging Challenging

2 ©2012 Josephson Institute. An Exemplary Classroom is Orderly Students sense an organized structureDisruptive of distracting behavior is eliminated Disruptions and distractions that do occur are dealt with promptly, firmly and respectfully The classroom is organized in a manner that encourages order, participation, independence, and continuous learning. Is consistent, has good follow-through, and follow-up with students Communicates expectations often while constantly reinforcing expected behaviors

3 ©2012 Josephson Institute. An Exemplary Classroom is Safe Students feel physically safe Students feel emotionally safe – willing to take risks without fear of peer or teacher embarrassment There is a small number of meaningful rules that are clearly understood by students.

4 ©2012 Josephson Institute. An Exemplary Classroom is Engaging Students are involved as active participants in their own education Students cooperate with the teacher and each other willingly so that everyone learns Classroom management strategies are appropriate to the environment and needs of the students. Student work is displayed throughout the classroom and behavior and learning reinforcers are visible throughout the room.

5 ©2012 Josephson Institute. An Exemplary Classroom is Encouraging Interactions with students are positive and reinforce the importance of student success Students receive constant positive reinforcement for doing their best work and to be their best self. The teacher is able to know and effectively relate to his/her student in a way that e stablishes rapport and trust The teacher strives to separate unacceptable behavior from student as a person The teacher knows student’s interests/likes/dislikes

6 ©2012 Josephson Institute. An Exemplary Classroom is Challenging The teacher spends an appropriate amount of time at the beginning of the school year establishing the culture and climate for positive acceptable behavior High expectations are established and monitored for student’s continuous improvement Frequent assessment of student progress and multiple opportunities for improvement

7 ©2012 Josephson Institute. Instructional Strategies of a Six Pillar Classroom Organizational Intentional Experiential Reinforcing

8 ©2012 Josephson Institute. Specific Organizational Strategies you Can Do to Improve Classroom Instruction Setting ObjectivesLesson Planning Summarizing & Note Taking

9 ©2012 Josephson Institute. Specific Intentional Strategies you Can Do to Improve Classroom Instruction Mining the Academic Curriculum Questions Cues

10 ©2012 Josephson Institute. Specific Experiential Strategies you Can Do to Improve Classroom Instruction Role-PlayActivities Vicarious Experiences Decision- making

11 ©2012 Josephson Institute. Specific Reinforcing Strategies you Can Do to Improve Classroom Instruction HomeworkPracticeFeedback