Creating a Positive Climate

When students feel safe, secure, and are engaged, learning increases. Learning decreases when students feel threatened or unchallenged (Marzano, et al, 1992).

Promote and Maintain High Expectations

• Announce and post statements that communicate high expectations.
• Reinforce high expectations through consistency.
• Celebrate success.
• Dress for success and respect.

Know Your Students

• Activate prior knowledge in activities,
• Ensure learning opportunities promote diversity and offer multicultural perspectives on issues and experiences.

Engage All Students in the Learning Process

• Develop a system to ensure all students are called on and have an opportunity to participate.

For "Floaters"

• Visit and develop a plan with the teachers whose space you will be sharing.

Game Plan Modules

Establishing a Positive Climate Organizing Your Classroom

Developing Rules, Routines, and Procedures Assigning and Managing Work

Preparing for Instruction Managing Behavior Maintaining Momentum