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Ready to Teach is a podcast for teachers, by teachers. Well showcase teachers stories - mistakes and all - the best practices that come from those mistakes, and the research behind it all. Well cut through the buzz-words and the trends to discuss what works in the classroom, what doesnt, and why. As teachers, we know the best people to learn from are other teachers. We also know how difficult it is to build community outside of our own classrooms. Come hear stories and strategies from first, fifth, fifteenth, and fiftieth year teachers; elementary and secondary teachers; and teachers from all subject areas. Stay energized in the grind with fresh perspectives and get practical strategies that you could implement the same day you listen. Language: en Genres: Education Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 14: Arranging the Classroom with Jane Tomick
Saturday, 26 August, 2017
Kindergarten and 1st grade teacher Jane Wold joins me from Austin, Texas to talk about arranging her room for her students. We cover furniture, ambience, and more as the first kindergarten and elementary school teacher on the podcast shares her approach to making her classroom a safe, comfortable, and fun place to learn. Takeaways from this week’s episode: 1) The number one priority in arranging the classroom is safety. 2) Visibility is a significant part of safety: Make sure there are no places for students to hide out of your sight. 3) Avoid overstimulation and work to find balance between aesthetically pleasing and functional. 4) However possible, giving students choices for how and where they sit and work can help them stay comfortable. 5) Don’t be afraid to explore different kinds of furniture and arrangements in your classroom: You can always change it! 6) Starting off with a clear, more structured room arrangement for the first month or two is a good way to set expectations as students get comfortable with their classmates and their teacher. 7) It’s okay to put things in a box and not look at them for a while. Resources: http://www.tunstallsteachingtidbits.com/ http://products.lakeshorelearning.com/learning/Classroom-Rugs READYTOTEACH.COM
