1. Classroom Organization
The Physical Space
Danielson Framework
Domain 2: Classroom Environment 2e Organizing Physical Space

2. Think about all the different classroom environments you have experienced in elementary school, junior high, and high school.

3. Describe one positive and one negative classroom environment.
 Your Turn: Journal : (5 minutes)
Describe one positive and one negative classroom environment.
For each:
Include the grade and subject
What is the “instant impression” given by each of those rooms?
Select and describe specific items the teacher has displayed.
What are the messages sent by the presence of each item and how each item is displayed?

4. Classroom Organization – The Physical Space
What vision do you have for your classroom?
How will you organize your space?
How will you create a positive physical environment?

5. Classroom Organization Paper
Approximately three pages
One page per subject
Wall space
Bookcases and learning materials
Teacher work area and teaching materials
Include
at least ½ page written description
relevant photos or drawings

6. Part 1: Wall Space
Describe and illustrate how you would organize information in your classroom on the Walls, Bulletin Boards, and Whiteboards/Chalkboards.

7. Part 2: Bookcases and Learning Materials
Describe and illustrate the books and materials you would like to see in your classroom and how you would arrange them.

8. Part 3: The Teacher Work Area and Teaching Materials
Describe and illustrate how you would store the supplies in your future classroom.