INTASC+Standard+05

__INTASC Standard 05__ The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.

__Understanding Sentence__ The teacher understands that allowing opportunities for students to work both individually and in groups creates a learning environment that is built on team work, active learning, social skills and promotes academic success.

__Specific Category of Standard 05__ 5.A. K: The teacher can use knowledge about human motivation and behavior drawn from the foundational sciences of psychology, anthropology, and sociology to develop strategies for organizing and supporting individual and group work. 5.D. K: The teacher understands the principles of effective classroom management and can use a range of strategies to promote positive relationships, cooperation, and purposeful learning in the classroom.

__Artifacts__  __Reflect__ I chose my classroom map as an artifact to show my understanding of this standard. I chose this artifact because it outlines my "ideal classroom". If I were able to set up my classroom in any way, this is how I would want it to be. The part that really shows proof of the standard is the grouping of desks. The desks are not lined up in rows looking directly at the teacher, instead they are in groups so that the children work more with their group than they do individually. I also have a large area dedicated to a circle carpet where class meetings are held, direct instruction is given, and books are read together as a class to promote a community environment where we are one family. I chose the classroom management plan as a reflection of how I intend to structure my classroom. My classroom will be run as a family and a community where everyone feels safe and welcome. There will be lots of learning going on in the classroom because I have wonderful rules and expectations set up and there will be no surprises. Everything and everyone will have a place in the classroom and expectations will be set on the first day of school with repetitive constant practice for two weeks following.
 * Classroom Map[[file:Classroom Map.docx]]
 * Classroom Management Plan[[file:Classroom Management Plan.docx]]

__Project__ I think these artifacts say a lot about how I want my classroom to run in the future. Children like routine, they do not like to be surprised. I think with the classroom map and classroom management plan that I have set up, there will be more positive learning going on than there is poor behavior. Children like boundaries and they like to know what their limits are. I think that my classroom management plan sets up the classroom to run smoothly with expectations clearly set and enforced. The rules are clear, the consequences are clear, and everything should be carried out the same way every time with no exceptions. Along with the clear expectations, I think that my classroom map shows that children learn best through working together and discovery. In a classroom that sets clear expectations, there doesn't need to be rows of desks in straight lines. I think my CMP and my CM shows that the students are responsible for their own behavior and it shows my faith in them to make good choices.