1. Ian Wheeler TEDU 410 02/20/2014 Practicum Grade: Kindergarten
Classroom Design
Ian Wheeler
TEDU 410
02/20/2014
Practicum Grade: Kindergarten

2. My Practicum Classroom

3. My Blueprint of My Practicum Classroom
*Each green dot represents
a student’s chair.

4. Steele’s Six Functions

5. Safety and Security There is a large piece of orange
paper that covers the window
that is visible to the hallway.
Not only does it prevent
students from distractions, but
it blocks the view of
intruders in the event of a
potential emergency.

6. Social Contact Groups of either 2 or 3 students sit at these
trapezoid-shaped tables
usually with someone of a
different gender, racial
background, or ability level.
This arrangement fosters
social interaction between
all students and helps to
normalize the experience of
being friends with someone
who looks different than them.

7. Symbolic Interaction For the unit on Abraham
Lincoln, each student made
an art project of President
Lincoln’s likeness. They were
allowed to post their work
on the board. This helps
the student identify the
classroom as their own
space as they coincidentally
built pride in themselves.

8. Task Instrumentality Each of the compartments houses a different
activity that students utilize during station
time. All students can easily find their assigned
activity and has been clear instructions on how
to put things back in place.

9. Pleasure Though my teacher has a number of comfortable
pillows for students to
lay on while reading or
working on the carpet,
there is no private space.
In my classroom, I hope to
give my students a
personal oasis where they
can work, read, or
relax independently,
even if only for a few
minutes.
*Actual classroom not pictured.
Picture taken from
ourcampreadalot.com

10. Growth Every time the whole class receives a compliment from an
adult staff member for their good
behavior, they get a link on the
chain. When the chain touches the
floor, the students get a party
of their choice. Students get the
chance to celebrate their success
with every additional link on the
chain.

11. Information taken from:
The End!
Information taken from:
Weinstein, C. S., Romano, M. E., & Mignano, A. J. (2011). Elementary classroom management: Lessons from research and practice (5th Ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. [ISBN: ]