Together, Teachstone and NHSA are committed to addressing the field's needs related to CLASS implementation by sharing innovations and best practices and providing additional resources to help Head Start teachers
improve their classroom interactions.
The descriptions of classroom quality available in standardized classroom observation systems provide a standard way of measuring and noting teachers» strengths and weaknesses and evaluating whether policy initiatives or professional development activities are actually helping
improve classroom interactions.
Facilitators need to ensure that each participant has an individual CLASS Video Library subscription and CLASS Dimensions Guide to explore dimensions and learn practical strategies for
improving classroom interactions.
Not exact matches
We are constantly thinking about our
interactions with students and reflecting to
improve our performance in the
classroom, as well as theirs.
Each was designed to
improve teacher - child
interactions in
classrooms.
Authentic responses to
classroom interactions as well as logical consequences for transgressions can be
improved through collegial dialogue.
The utilization of micro-blogging sites like Twitter include sharing different types of media files along with short and concise text, which can contribute to
interaction in the
classroom and
improve the quality of knowledge imparted.
MyTeachingPartner - Secondary is a Web - mediated professional - development system focused on
improving teacher - student
interactions in the
classroom.
• Comprehending on the characteristics of different generations • Exploring innovative teaching methods • Motivating Millennials / Gen Z in
classrooms and lecture halls •
Improving interaction among the generations
A randomized controlled trial of My Teaching Partner — Secondary — a Web - mediated approach focused on
improving teacher - student
interactions in the
classroom — examined the efficacy of the approach in
improving teacher quality and student achievement with 78 secondary school teachers and 2237 students.
Social and emotional learning programs are designed to
improve the quality of social
interactions in schools and
classrooms in order to positively affect students» social, emotional, and academic
Research shows that, with the right supports, teachers can
improve their
interactions with students to create more engaging
classrooms with stronger student outcomes.
Johnnie McKinley is passionate about helping implement two changes that are proven to
improve achievement for all students, particularly students of color: changing teacher - student
classroom interactions and engaging parents and the community as knowledgeable advocates for children.
Heart Beaming is a method Dr. Christine Mason, CEI Director, and Karen Lee Banks, M. ED., CEI Research Associate, developed from yoga / meditation practice to help students relieve stress,
improve performance, and enhance
classroom interactions through song, dance, movement, fun, laughter and positive thinking.
Teachers are paired with a coach for an entire school year (sustained approach), they regularly reflect on videorecordings of their
classroom instruction and carefully observe how they interact with students (approach focused on
interactions), and they apply the validated
Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS - S) to
improve the quality of their
interactions (rigorous approach).
Improved abilities to record and review
classroom activities and
interactions also expand opportunities for teachers themselves as well as for external researchers to study their practices systematically.
JOHNNIE MCKINLEY is passionate about helping implement two changes that are proven to
improve achievement for all students, particularly students of color: changing teacher - student
classroom interactions and engaging parents and the community as knowledgeable advocates for children.
The strategies that follow can
improve our
interactions with students, create
classrooms that honor students» need for safety and structure, and promote student learning.
Social and emotional learning programs are designed to
improve the quality of social
interactions in schools and
classrooms in order to positively affect students» social, emotional, and academic development.
And it has the potential to
improve classroom management and teacher
interactions with the student as certain behaviors are explained and understood (such as not looking a teacher in the eye out of deference and respect).
Packed with tips from principals and teachers, checklists, and an invaluable resource section, Beyond the Bake Sale reveals how to build strong collaborative relationships and offers practical advice for
improving interactions between parents and teachers, from insuring that PTA groups are constructive and inclusive to navigating the complex issues surrounding diversity in the
classroom.
Once ECE program leaders know how they compare and where they need to
improve, they need effective tools and strategies, along with professional development opportunities such as coaching, to
improve the
interactions between teachers and children in their
classrooms.
The Classpad, produced by Classteacher Learning Systems, is aimed squarely at
improving learning and
interaction in the
classroom, however there are plans to ramp up production to the general public.
By utilizing small animals already present in
classrooms (e.g. rabbits and guinea pigs), it is predicted that
classroom interactions with an animal will
improve 3rd grade students» oral fluency and reading comprehension, two essential measures of academic success.
Strategies are presented to: design an optimally effective
classroom environment; establish a schoolwide discipline plan; manage teacher - student
interactions effectively; conduct social skills training for entire
classrooms of students; involve parents; identify students at risk for developing antisocial behavior patterns; develop a pull - out intensive social skills instruction program which includes «normal» peers; prevent escalated hostile teacher - student confrontations; and
improve the antisocial student's social
interactions, peer relations, and ability to abide by playground rules.
Five key features that boost program impact will be identified, including: 1) a focus on
improving classroom management and the quality of teacher - student
interactions, 2) intentional efforts to build child skills, 3) the use of professional development to promote high - fidelity implementation, 4) the inclusion of parents, and 5) integration with academic enrichment programs.