Domain E: Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning
TPE 10: Instructional Time
Candidates for a Teaching Credential allocate instructional time to maximize student achievement in
relation to state-adopted academic content standards for students, instructional goals and scheduled
academic tasks. They establish procedures for routine tasks and manage transitions to maximize
instructional time. Based on reflection and consultation, they adjust the use of instructional time to
optimize the learning opportunities and outcomes for all students.
relation to state-adopted academic content standards for students, instructional goals and scheduled
academic tasks. They establish procedures for routine tasks and manage transitions to maximize
instructional time. Based on reflection and consultation, they adjust the use of instructional time to
optimize the learning opportunities and outcomes for all students.
TPE 11: Social Environment
Candidates for a Teaching Credential develop and maintain clear expectations for academic and
social behavior. The candidates promote student effort and engagement and create a positive climate
for learning. They know how to write and implement a student discipline plan. They know how to
establish rapport with all students and their families for supporting academic and personal success
through caring, respect, and fairness. Candidates respond appropriately to sensitive issues and
classroom discussions. They help students learn to work responsibly with others and independently.
Based on observations of students and consultation with other teachers, the candidate recognizes
how well the social environment maximizes academic achievement for all students and makes necessary changes
social behavior. The candidates promote student effort and engagement and create a positive climate
for learning. They know how to write and implement a student discipline plan. They know how to
establish rapport with all students and their families for supporting academic and personal success
through caring, respect, and fairness. Candidates respond appropriately to sensitive issues and
classroom discussions. They help students learn to work responsibly with others and independently.
Based on observations of students and consultation with other teachers, the candidate recognizes
how well the social environment maximizes academic achievement for all students and makes necessary changes
Artifacts
1. Encouraging Positive Behavior Graphic Organizer "A Great Classmate"
This is something that I created to try and encourage positive behavior in my class. I would introduce it the first week of school after talking about the rules and expectations. We would talk about what a good classmate does, says, is, and is not. Then we would make a chart like this:
After that, we brainstorm good character traits and talk about what each means. I did not do this all in one day; it was more like over a course of a week or two.
2. Voice Levels Chart
In my classroom, there are times when I need to get the students' attention, I will hold up my hand in the shape of a zero. This chart is posted at the front of the classroom to remind students what voice level they should be working in. For example, if students are working in small groups and are getting a little noisy, I would hold up two fingers to remind them it was "Voice Level 2". When we create presentation rubrics, we always include, "Voice Level 3" as an area to focus on. This is a wonderful visual reminder for students.
3. Behavior Chart
This is my version of a behavior chart. All of the students start on "Ready to Learn" everyday. The clothes pins have each students name. I try to use this chart to reinforce positive behavior but there are times when I have to move the students clip down to "Think About It" to give them a chance to move back to "Ready To Learn".
4. My Philosophy of Discipline
This is an essay that I wrote to explain my philosophy of Discipline. Each students is a unique individual with unique personal, social, and educational needs. As a result, every disciplinary situation becomes unique in nature.
5. Literature Review
This text that I reviewed examines how we all want to feel cared for and valued by the significant people in our world. Students are no different. Knowing this is a powerful tool as you form your classroom discipline plan. As a classroom teacher, you have a great deal of power over your students and if students feel valued and cared for then they are more likely to perform better in school.
Reflection
In future practice, I will value the opportunity to get to know my students. Knowing their needs and showing respect for who they are will serve in creating a warm and comfortable classroom environment that is conducive to a community atmosphere. I will keep an understanding that students are always evolving and I must evolve as well in order to teach them.
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