Classroom Policies and Teaching Philosophies - Mrs. Chaikin
We learn
10% of what we read
20% of what we hear
30% of what we see
50% of what we both see and hear
70% of what is discussed with others
80% of what we experience personally
95% of what we teach someone else
William Glasser
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My experience has shown me three important results:
- Hands-on activities help student better understand and retain the concepts.
- Students teaching each other help both the student learner and student teacher understand the concepts more thoroughly.
- Students perform better on individual tests as a result of learning in groups.
Therefore the students are frequently working together either discovering a concept or after a concept is presented and modeled for them. Because of the interactive classroom environment, a set of classroom rules based on mutual respect for each other are very important.
Rules:
- Cell phones CANNOT be out. My experience has shown me that students are distracted and do not control access. Referrals will be written after 1 warning, and 1 parent/guardian contact. If you must contact your child during class, contact the main office.
- Follow directions the first time (listen).
- Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
- No teasing, name-calling or put downs.
Consequences:
Following rules:
- praise
- phone calls home
- extra privileges
Breaking rules:
- warning
- phone call home
- referral to dean
If a student causes a major disruption such as a fight, they will report immediately to an assistant principal.