My Future Classroom

D. Hobbs

EDU 364

Grade: 2nd

Subject: Elementary

Overview

• Conducive to learning

• Meets needs of all learners

• Enables teacher to efficiently deliver instruction

• Organized and uncluttered

• Open to alterations, as needed

Student Desk Design

• Placed at tables to encourage collaboration• Based on individual needs of students• Student placement varies throughout the year• Chairs may be moved to different areas,

depending on activity• Right-brained students can move to cozy corner

• Expected to focus on the lesson, participate, and not distract others

• If expectations not met, must return to chair

Storage & Management

• Student assigned bins for personal materials• Reduces clutter on table tops• Provides students with more personal space

Teacher Desk & Management

• Teacher’s desk not used during lessons• Storage of personal belongings, files, and paperwork

• Kidney table at front and center of room• Holds materials for the current day’s lessons and activities• Students may pull up chairs for assistance

• Storage shelves in the front of classroom• Store materials used in daily lessons and activities

• Teacher placement• Moves around classroom to interact with students, providing

help and encouragement during collaborative activities at tables and centers

Cozy Corner

• Utilized during direct instruction by right-brained students

• Entire class moves there during circle time• Left-brained students may sit along the perimeter of

the area in their chairs• Beanbag chairs can be placed outside of area or used

as a reward for positive student behavior

• Bookshelves along perimeter• Store books for reading, making the area function as

a library when needed

Centers

• Art center• Appeals to many students’ personal preference learning styles

• Circle rug• Provides a comfortable area for floor activities

• Large student table• May be used for several activities that appeal to learning styles

of students

• Technology center• Appeals to many learning styles• Incorporates several types, such as computers, iPads, cloud

tools, and programs that support the curriculum• Additional resources to make audio recordings

Boards• SMART Board in front and center of classroom

• Encourages students to play an active role in their education• Appeals to many learning styles• Back up plan in case of technical problems

• White board propped on an easel• Class Rules & Kelso’s Wheel

• One class rule: “No put downs, only lift ups”• Encourages positive social interaction• Provides options for conflict resolution

• Subject boards• Composed of interactive activities, student work, and additional

instructional activities• Correlates with lessons• Four boards: ELA & Reading, Math, Science, & Social Studies

• Calendar• Includes weather with spinner and graph