Learning+Environment

|| # a. Developed classroom norms and protocols at the beginning of the year b. Incorporated EAGLES throughout Advisory Program and Curriculum
 * **// Area D – Learning Environment //** || ** Evidence ** || ** Date ** ||
 * D1 **Mutual respect is evident through interactions between students and teacher**
 * 1) Models and encourages appropriate language
 * 2) Encourages and supports the strengths of all students
 * 3) Models and promotes fairness, equity and respect
 * 4) Establishes a classroom environment that empowers students to take intellectual risks
 * 5) Embraces the cultural diversity and individuality of students

2. Differentiated instruction and assessments to support the strengths of all learners. || On-going On- going || || 2. Engaged students in meaningful hands-on activities in the classroom to help students to grasp new concepts and get excited about science. 3. Incorporated cooperative learning throughout curriculum. || On – going || || 1. Classroom Expectations set at beginning of year and appropriate disciplinary actions taken through out. 2. Routines established and maintained throughout such as Warm up question of the day, daily agenda, homework board completed each day. 4. See Grade 8 advisory booklet || On-going On- Going || || # Classroom is clean, organized, has daily agenda, homework board, reading area, work areas, resource materials. 2. Provided students with a classroom library of science book and magazines, and maintained a stocked supply area for student use.
 * D2 **Teacher and students demonstrate a positive disposition toward learning**
 * 1) Models and encourages supportive and positive language
 * 2) Fosters student enthusiasm for, and curiosity about, the discipline
 * 3) Establishes a collaborative environment
 * D3 **Teacher demonstrates effective management**
 * 1) Intervenes and addresses behavioral issues effectively
 * 2) Develops and implements effective classroom procedures and routines
 * 3) Maintains clear expectations and standards of behavior
 * 4) Empowers students to solve problems and resolve conflicts
 * D4 **Teacher establishes an effective physical environment**
 * 1) Creates a learning environment that is safe, functional, and inviting
 * 2) Ensures materials are accessible
 * 3) Creates an environment that promotes student learning and active student engagement
 * 4) Adapts the physical space to accommodate individual and group learning needs

3. Decorated the room with student work and posters relevant to the current unit of study.

4. Changed room arrangement to fit different lessons and group activities. || On-going ||