End of Course Project: Classroom Environment Philosophy
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Project Details
I hope you are feeling well-prepared and equipped to creating and implementing a positive classroom environment. For this end of the course project it is meant to be as creative as you would like and with as much information as you would like.
Criteria:
- Must give specific information
- This can be Written, PowerPoint, Poster, or a Visual
- Describe aspects you would want to implement in your classroom.
- What will your management style be?
- How will you ensure your students are engaged and motivated?
- What will you do to create a classroom community?
When you are finished with this project you may upload it to our Classroom Collaboration Space https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uP4PbZIUfQTH36HpUNRqOjkyf4ECgCeXqzc9-wtm3q0/edit?usp=sharing
Classroom Environment Philosophy Rubric
Below is a rubric for you to follow when creating your project. Peers feel free to assess each other's work and provide feedback based on this rubric.
| Criteria | Exceeding (4) | Meeting (3) | Approaching (2) | Below (1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classroom Management Style | Clearly articulates a comprehensive, research-based classroom management style that effectively promotes a positive, engaging learning environment. Provides specific, relevant examples of how the management style would be implemented. | Describes a coherent classroom management style that supports a positive learning environment. Provides some relevant examples of implementation. | Describes a basic classroom management style, but it lacks clarity or cohesion in supporting a positive learning environment. Examples of implementation are limited. | Fails to describe a clear or effective classroom management style, or the style does not support a positive learning environment. Lacks specific examples of implementation. |
| Student Engagement and Motivation | Demonstrates a deep understanding of research-backed strategies to consistently engage and motivate students. Provides detailed, creative examples of how these strategies would be implemented. | Discusses effective strategies to engage and motivate students. Provides some relevant examples of implementation. | Mentions some strategies to engage or motivate students, but the plan lacks depth or cohesion. Examples of implementation are limited. | Does not articulate a clear plan to engage and motivate students, or the strategies proposed are ineffective. Lacks specific examples. |
| Classroom Community | Presents a comprehensive, innovative plan to foster a strong, inclusive classroom community. Provides detailed, thoughtful examples of community-building activities and initiatives. | Describes a plan to build a positive classroom community. Provides relevant examples of community-building strategies. | Mentions some ideas for building classroom community, but the plan lacks detail or cohesion. Examples of community-building are limited. | Does not articulate a clear plan to foster a positive classroom community, or the strategies proposed are ineffective. Lacks specific examples. |
| Communication and Presentation | Communicates ideas clearly, concisely, and professionally using appropriate academic language. Presentation is visually engaging, well-organized, and tailored to the audience. | Communicates ideas clearly using appropriate language. Presentation is organized and visually appealing. | Communication is somewhat unclear or includes minor errors. Presentation is basic, with room for improvement in organization or visual appeal. | Communication is unclear, confusing, or includes significant errors. Presentation lacks organization and visual appeal. |