Classroom Expectations Video Analysis

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Video 1: Classroom Expectations (Pre-K) The first video was of a preschool classroom and how they communicate classroom expectations with students in a positive way. The expectations are clearly displayed with visuals for students to know where they are located and what the expectations look like. They also use positive talk by talking to students about what you want them to do versus what you do not what them to do in different situations. The teacher in the video constantly refers back to the classroom expectations, which also encourages the students to do the same. She also takes time to model each of her classroom expectations for students creating more understanding of what she expects. I think that the approach that was used is very …show more content…

While she is working with students in her group, if students have a question about something they are doing, they are to ask three other students before they ask the teacher for help. This “ask three then me” procedure works to eliminate interruptions while she is working with her group and also builds cooperative and collaborative learning between students. Students helping other students will create a positive classroom culture as well, as it is promoting helping one another. When thinking about this procedure, it is very useful in promoting students to try to work on their problems alone before running to the teacher, thus building some independence as well. This can be important to build self-reliance in students while also encouraging them to interact and help their peers (Ask Three Then …show more content…

She first goes over the expectations and what the rewards are, and then she models some of these rewards for the students. She verbally, visually, and physically rewards students for their participation, even if they are not completely correct in their response. However, the rewards that are offered to students increases participation in learning and in class, which reduces student’s bad behaviors overall. Because she focuses on rewarding students first verbally, she grabs their attention right away. Next, she uses a sticker wall and gives smiley face stickers for students who are on task and participating. Lastly, she gives them a card at the end of the class that she writes on that says “Well Done” for students who really tried hard in class. This promotes students not just participating, but also good behavior and learning while in her class, thus it is effective in managing behavior (Positive Reinforcement for Class

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