Organizing Physical Space Clause Samples

Organizing Physical Space. Unsatisfactory Basic Proficient Distinguished The physical environment is unsafe, or many students don’t have access to learning resources. There is poor coordination between the lesson activities and the arrangement of furniture and resources, including computer technology. The classroom is safe, and essential learning is accessible to most students. The teacher’s use of physical resources, including computer technology, is moderately e¤ective. Teacher makes some attempt to modify the physical arrangement to suit learning activities, with partial success. The classroom is safe, and learning is accessible to all students; teacher ensures that the physical arrangement is appropriate to the learning activities. Teacher makes e¤ective use of physical resources, including computer technology. The classroom is safe, and learning is accessible to all students, including those with special needs. Teacher makes e¤ective use of physical resources, including computer technology. The teacher ensures that the physical arrangement is appropriate to the learning activities. Students contribute to the use or adaptation of the physical environment to advance learning. Critical Attributes There are physical hazards in the classroom, endangering student safety. Many students can’t see or hear the teacher or the board. Available technology is not being used, even if its use would enhance the lesson. The physical environment is safe, and most students can see and hear. The physical environment is not an impediment to learning but does not enhance it. The teacher makes limited use of available technology and other resources. The classroom is safe, and all students are able to see and hear. The classroom is arranged to support the instructional goals and learning activities. The teacher makes appropriate use of available technology. In addition to the characteristics of “proficient”: Modifications are made to the physical environment to accommodate students with special needs. There is total alignment between the goals of the lesson and the physical environment. Students take the initiative to adjust the physical environment. Teachers and students make extensive and imaginative use of available technology.

Organizing Physical Space. Teacher makes poor use of physical environment, resulting in unsafe or inaccessible conditions for some students or a serious mismatch between the furniture arrangement Teacher’s classroom is safe, and essential learning is accessible to all students, but the furniture arrangement only partially supports the learning activities. Teacher’s classroom is safe, and learning is accessible to all students; teacher uses physical resources well and ensures that the arrangement of furniture supports the learning Teacher’s classroom is safe, and students contribute to ensuring that the physical environment supports the learning of all students. and the lesson activities. activities. ▇▇▇▇. 3a. Communicating Clearly and Accurately Teacher’s oral and written communication contains errors or is unclear or inappropriate to students. Teacher’s oral and written communication contains no errors, but may not be completely appropriate or may require further explanations to avoid confusion. Teacher communicates clearly and accurately to students, both orally and in writing. Teacher’s oral and written communication is clear and expressive, anticipating possible student misconceptions.

Organizing Physical Space. 1. The classroom is safe, and the furniture arrangement is a resource for learning activities. 2. Teacher uses physical resources skillfully, and learning is equally accessible to all students. A. Communicating Clearly and Accurately 1. Teacher directions and procedures are clear to students. 2. Teacher’s spoken and written language is clear and correct and appropriate to students’ age. B. Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques 1. Teacher’s questions are appropriate. Adequate time is available for students to respond. 2. Classroom interaction represents relevant discussion. 3. Teacher attempts to engage all students in the discussion. C. Engaging Students in Learning 1. Representation of content is appropriate and links well with students’ knowledge and experience. 2. Activities and assignments are appropriate to students and students are cognitively engaged in them. 3. Instructional groups are productive and appropriate to the instructional goals of a lesson. 4. Instructional materials and resources are suitable to the instructional goals. 5. The lesson has a clearly defined structure around which the activities are organized. 6. Feedback is relevant and is provided in a timely manner.

Organizing Physical Space. The teacher organizes, allocates, and manages physical space to create a safe learning environment. The teacher uses physical resources to contribute to effective instruction and makes resources accessible to all students.

Organizing Physical Space. 1. The classroom is safe, and the furniture arrangement is a resource for learning activities. 2. Teacher uses physical resources skillfully, and learning is equally accessible to all students. Comments: A. Communicating Clearly and Accurately 1. Teacher directions and procedures are clear to students. 2. Teacher’s spoken and written language is clear and correct and appropriate to students’ age. B. Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques 1. Teacher’s questions are of high quality. Adequate time is available for students to respond. 2. Classroom interaction represents true discussion. 3. Teacher successfully engages all students in the discussion.

Organizing Physical Space. Ineffective Minimally Effective Effective Highly Effective [1 - 493](2.5.I) **Below The physical environment is in disarray or is inappropriate to the planned activities. [1 - 493] (▇.▇.▇▇) **Below Counselor's attempts to create an inviting and well-organized physical environment are partially successful. [1 - 493](2.5.E) **At Counseling center or classroom arrangements are inviting and conducive to the planned activities. [1 - 493](2.5.HE) **Above Counseling center or classroom arrangements are inviting and conducive to the planned activities. Students have contributed ideas to the physical arrangement. 3.1 Assessing student needs 1. HE) **Above Counselor conducts detailed and individualized assessments of student needs to contribute to program planning. 3.2 Assisting students and teachers in the formulation of academic, personal/social, and career plans, based on knowledge of student needs

Organizing Physical Space. 1. The classroom is safe, and the furniture arrangement is a resource for learning activities. 2. Teacher uses physical resources skillfully, and learning is equally accessible to all students. Comments: A. Communicating Clearly and Accurately S NI U NA 1. Teacher directions and procedures are clear to students.

Organizing Physical Space. The physical environ- The classroom is safe, The classroom is safe, The classroom is safe, ment is unsafe, or some and essential learning is and learning is accessible and the physical envi- students don’t have ac- accessible to most stu- to all students; the teach- ronment ensures the cess to learning. There is dents; the teacher’s use of er ensures that the learning of all students, poor alignment between physical resources, in- physical arrangement is including those with spe- the physical arrangement cluding computer appropriate for the learn- cial needs. Students the physical arrangement cluding computer to suit learning activities, technology. with partial success. adaptation of the physical environment to advance learning. Technology is used skillfully, as appro- priate to the lesson. Information Collected HIGHLY EFFECTIVE EFFECTIVE DEVELOPING INEFFECTIVE

Organizing Physical Space. Safety and accessibility The classroom is unsafe, or learning is not accessible to some students. The classroom is safe, and at least essential learning is accessible to most students. The classroom is safe, and learning is equally accessible to all students. The classroom is safe, and students themselves ensure that all learning is equally accessible to all students. Organizing Physical Space; Arrangement of furniture and use of physical resources The furniture arrangement hinders the learning activities, or the teacher makes poor use of physical resources. Teacher uses physical resources adequately. The furniture may be adjusted for a lesson, but with limited effectiveness. Teacher uses physical resources skillfully, and the furniture arrangement is a resource for learning activities. Both teacher and students use physical resources easily and skillfully, and students adjust the furniture to advance their learning.