No Series: Ready to Learn: Creating a Positive Classroom Culture
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Discussion and Supporting Materials
Thought starters
- What strategies does Ms. Saul use to create a helpful class pledge?
- How does Ms. Saul communicate her beliefs about learning to her students?
- What practices and routines could you institute to build your unique classroom culture?
School Details
East Palo Alto Charter SchoolTeachers
Jen Saul
English Language Arts Math Science Social Studies Arts / 3 / Teacher
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Bakar Bey Mar 8, 2024 4:57pm
What strategies does Ms. Saul use to create a helpful class pledge?
Helping students feel safe, knowing it's normal to make mistakes, and having conversations with them about different behaviors.
How does Ms. Saul communicate her beliefs about learning to her students?
She has a serious conversation with students about their ownership and classroom culture, sharing that everyone is responsible for their classroom culture.
What practices and routines could you institute to build your unique classroom culture?
Making time to involve students in building the classroom culture, and helping them set goals and expectations that they want to achieve.
Casey Martin Feb 11, 2024 6:45pm
Creating a classroom culture, she consistently involves students in creating their class culture. This encourages student to take ownership in their learning and how their actions in the classroom affects the learning of others. The class pledge is a great tool to remind students and teacher of why we are here. Expectations are presented clearly and reinforced as needed.
Francesca Meuni... Dec 20, 2023 8:36pm
Stephanie Wray Nov 19, 2023 12:28pm
1. She used I statements, and allowed the students to have an input in the pledge. This helps set a tone by her telling them what is expected but also while having the students input it allows them to actually feel like the pledge is theirs. Which creates a sense of belonging.
2. Ms. Saul lets the students know making mistakes are a part of learning, and thats it is okay. This can allow for more participation, and letting the kids know they aren't smart just because they missed something. This allows the students to feel safe to be able to speak up.
3. I would like to continue to have my students have an input in the classroom environment, along with making the space fun and safe to speak up. I do not want my students to ever feel dumb or unsafe in my class.
Patricia Perry Oct 23, 2023 12:20am
1. Ms. Saul communicates with her students to get their ideas and input for the pledge, which will make them more aware of the rules and more willing to follow them and accomplish the goals.
2. Encouragement, reinforcement and acknowledgement are all ways that Ms. Saul communicates her beliefs about learning. Creating an environment that positive were mistakes are seen as oppurtunites rather than roadblocks.
3. Some ways that I would create an unique classroom environment would be to have the class gather around and encourage a student who needs more assistance. Giving awards and recognition for growth and willingness to try. Also nicknames would be encouraged as well I feel that creates a sense of family and comfort.