Standard 5: The Learning Environment
- 1. The Learning Environment Page
- 2. Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession: Standard 5Teacherscreatelearningenvironmentsthatpromotehighlevels of learning and achievement for all students.
- 3. Standard 5: Element 5.1Teacherstreat all studentsfairly and establish an environmentthatisrespectful, supportive and caring.Whatdoesthat look like?
- 4. Standard 5: Element 5.1ProficientLevelTeachersdemonstratecaring and respect in their interactions with all students.Teachersdevelop and teach expectations for respectful interactions amongstudents.
- 5. Standard 5: Element 5.1ProficientLevelTeachers use strategies to promote positive relationships, cooperation and collaboration amongstudents.
- 6. Standard 5: Element 5.1AccomplishedLevelTeacherscreateclassrooms in whichstudentsdemonstratecaring and respect for one another.Teachersseek out and are receptive to the thoughts and opinions of all students.
- 7. Standard 5: Element 5.1DistinguishedLevelTeachers model expectations and behaviorsthatcreate a positive school and district climate of openness, respect and caring.
- 8. Standard 5: Element 5.2Teacherscreate an environmentthatisphyscially and emotionallysafe.Whatdoesthat look like?
- 9. Standard 5: Element 5.2ProficientLevelTeachersclarify standards of conduct for all students.Teachers use a variety of effective classroom management techniques.
- 10. Standard 5: Element 5.2ProficientLevelTeachersprovide a safelearningenvironmentthataccommodates all students.
- 11. Standard 5: Element 5.2AccomplishedLevelTeachersconsistently, effectively and respectfullyanticipate and respond to the behavior of students.
- 12. Standard 5: Element 5.2AccomplishedLevelTeachersmakedecisions and adjustmentsthat support positive behavior, enhance social behavior and increasestudent motivation and engagement in productive work.
- 13. Standard 5: Element 5.2DistinguishedLevelTeacherscreateclassrooms in whichstudentstake active roles in maintaining an enrichingenvironmentthatisconducive to learning.
- 14. Standard 5: Element 5.3Teachersmotivatestudents to workproductively and assume responsibility for theirownlearning.Whatdoesthat look like?
- 15. Standard 5: Element 5.3ProficientLevelTeachersfosterstudententhusiasm for and curiosity about the discipline.
- 16. Standard 5: Element 5.3ProficientLevelTeachersestablishmethods for recognition of students and relate recognition to specificstudentachievement, eitherindividually or in groups (Cotton, 1999)
- 17. Standard 5: Element 5.3AccomplishedLevelTeachers encourage self-directedlearnign by teachingstudents to outlinetasks and timelines (Cotton, 1999).
- 18. Standard 5: Element 5.3AccomplishedLevelTeachersvarytheirroles in the instructionalprocess (instructor, facilitator and coach) based on the content, focus of learning and studentneeds.
- 19. Standard 5: Element 5.3DistinguishedLevelTeachersworkwithothereducators to support the design of independentlearningexperiences for students, such as service-learningactivities and cooperativelearning groups.
- 20. Standard 5: Element 5.4Teacherscreatelearning situations in whichstudentsworkindependently, collaboratively and/or as a whole class.Whatdoesthat look like?
- 21. Standard 5: Element 5.4ProficientLevelTeachers use flexible learning situations, such as independent, small group and whole class.Teachersdevelop guidelines for and model cooperativelearning.
- 22. Standard 5: Element 5.4ProficientLevelTeachersofferstudentsopportunities for independent practice with and reflection on new concepts and skills.
- 23. Standard 5: Element 5.4AccomplishedLevelTeachersemploycooperativelearningactivites.Teacherseffectively combine independent, collaborative and whole-class learning situations to maximizestudentunderstanding and learning.
- 24. Standard 5: Element 5.4DistinguishedLevelTeacherscreateenvironmentswherestudentsinitiatepurposefullearning groups and takeresponsibility for the group’sproductivity.
- 25. Standard 5: Element 5.4DistinguishedLevelTeachers model and assistotherteachers in implementing a variety of learning situations in theirclassrooms.
- 26. Standard 5: Element 5.5Teachersmaintain an environmentthatisconducive to learning for all students.Whatdoesthat look like?
- 27. Standard 5: Element 5.5ProficientLevelTeachersbegin class purposefully, withassignments, activities, materials and supplies ready for studentswhenthey arrive (Cotton, 1999).
- 28. Standard 5: Element 5.5ProficientLevelTeachers transition betweenlearningactivities and use instructional time effectively.Teachersconvertphysicalspace to facilitate instruction.
- 29. Standard 5: Element 5.5AccomplishedLevelTeachersconductperiodicreviews of classroom routines and revisethem as needed (Cotton, 1999).
- 30. Standard 5: Element 5.5DistinguishedLevelTeachers influence the establishment of district-widepolicies to maximize the amount of class time spentlearning (such as dailyscheduling, district calendar, textbooks and technologyenhancements).
- 31. Essential QuestionHave youcreated a learningenvironmentthatpromoteslearning and highachievement?
- 32. Consider the following:(use never, rarely, sometimes, frequently or always to answer)I treat all studentsfairly and I have established a classroomenvironmentthatisrespectful, supportive and caring.I have created a classroomenvironmentthatisphysically and emotionallysafe.
- 33. (use never, rarely, sometimes, frequently or always to answer)I motivatemystudents to workproductively and takeresponsibility for theirownlearning.
- 34. (use never, rarely, sometimes, frequently or always to answer)I createlearning situations in whichstudentsworkindependently, collaboratively and/or as a whole class.
- 35. (use never, rarely, sometimes, frequently or always to answer)I maintain an environmentthatisconducive to learning for all students.
- 36. Possible Artifacts to include in your Professional Portfolio:Classroom management paperPictures of classroom/classroomdiagramwithexplanation about the classroomenvironment
- 37. For EACH ArtifactRemember the four components necessary for each artifact:DateContextReflectionStandardSee the video “The Four Components of a reflection” for more information on this requirement.
- 38. BibliographyThis information is copied/adapted from: http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=3&TopicRelationID=1309&ContentID=8561&Content=86686 Click on “Standards for OhioEducators” to review the entire100-page document.