Classroom Structures: Organizing for Literacy

Students learn by doing and learning to think in new ways. Scaffolding helps teachers set their students up for success. Students first learn to answer questions teachers ask and eventually ask the questions themselves deepening their comprehension. Good teachers create good readers by teaching them appropriate skills so they can eventually be successful all on their own. Motivating students by using the skills we've been taught continues the learning process. Furthermore, teachers must learn to take cues from their students. Each student and even each class is different so teachers must adapt their lessons and methods for the most effective instruction. Checking for understanding and interaction with the students is essential to monitor how well we are doing our job of fostering student's development.Teaching is demanding and teacher's are expected to do more than ever, that is why we must utilize the information and tools provided for us. Developing advanced literacy in all, or most of our students takes time, planning, and utilization of proven methods. This idea ties together all we have learned in this class.

I really like this chart for classroom management. It includes many action verbs and I believe being a teacher is all about action. We must Lead, Engage,Play,Signal....our students influence how the day goes but as teachers we have the biggest influence. Using effective methods and making it all fun makes being in the classroom better for everyone.