Standard+6

=Standard 6=

The teacher:
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 * ====a. Creates a learning community that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-regulation for every student.==== || * Expect students to follow the three "R's" - Respect Yourself, Respect Other Students, and Respect the Classroom (syllabus).
 * To develop problem-solving skills, I practice "Three Before Me" in computer classes. If you have a question or get stuck, do these three things before asking me:
 * 1) Look in your book for the answer...re-read the section or instructions.
 * 2) If no luck, then click on "Help" or the question mark on your computer screen.
 * 3) If no luck, then ask your neighbor for help. If neither of you know the answer, then ask me.
 * Use active learning tools to stimulate interest in the topic.
 * Use small dry erase white boards for each student to write down and share their answer.
 * Use active learning in Personal Finance to reinforce concepts (auction, Twister, Money World Squares (similar to Hollywood Squares), dice game, etc.
 * ====b. Establishes, communicates, models, and maintains standards of responsible student behavior.==== || * Have "Do the Right Thing" sign in classroom.
 * [[image:do-the-right-thing.gif width="57" height="48" align="right"]]Outline expected behavior in syllabus (page 2) and review first day of class. [|introb_syllabus2011.docx] ||
 * ====c. Develops and implements classroom procedures and routines that support high expectations for student learning.==== || * Developed a wiki for each class so students know what they will be working on or what they missed if absent from class.
 * Check for learning at the end of class with polleverywhere.com and answergarden.ch.
 * Work is to handed in on time in red tray, with a 10% deduction for each day late. [|introb_syllabus2011.docx]
 * Each student has a Popsicle stick with their name on it. I use these sticks to randomly select a student to answer a question, so all must be ready to provide an answer. ||
 * ====d. Uses instructional time effectively to maximize student achievement.==== || * Expect each student to give me a full 40 minutes of learning as I rarely assign homework. Students are not to log off until one minute before the bell.
 * Students are not allowed to play games even after work is completed. Instead, they are encouraged to look at national or world news sites.
 * In Accounting, each lesson has a new concept. For one class period, we discuss the lesson then go through an example on the projector with the class. The class follows with a similar assignment for practice, then completes one for grading. ||
 * ====e. Creates a safe and purposeful learning environment.==== || * Students are instructed to report any computer problems - even minor ones - to me as soon as it is noticed.
 * Removed students immediately from the classroom during an altercation and sent to office.
 * Classroom was rearranged to add an aisle for easier access and exit. ||