Why should I use the Responsive Classroom Approach?
1. Why should I use the Responsive Classroom approach? Christine Roe
2. Positive Learning Climate Develops relationships and improves social skills Positive teacher language Building a community of learners Morning Meeting Classroom organization Family involvement (Northeast Foundation for Children Inc., 2010)
3. Behavior Management Reduces behavior problems Creating rules together Student investment Modeling behavior expectations Logical consequences (Northeast Foundation for Children Inc., 2011)
4. High Achievement Promotes quality instruction, collaboration, and increases test scores Guided discovery Academic choice Differentiated instruction Collaborative problem solving Teachers and students (Northeast Foundation for Children Inc., 2011)
5. Supported by Research Studies Social and Academic Learning Study 2001-2004, Dr. Sara Rimm-Kaufmann Responsive Classroom Efficacy Study 2008-present, Dr. Sara Rimm-Kaufmann (Northeast Foundation for Children Inc., 2010)
6. Quick Review Using the Responsive Classroom approach creates a _______________________, helps teachers manage _______________, and promotes _______________________. Resources and additional information can be found at: http://www.responsiveclassroom.org/ (Northeast Foundation for Children Inc., 2010)
7. References Anie, D. (Photographer). (2004). Collaboration. [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/dainec/774539/ Bateman, D. (Photographer). (2006). Research. [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/suttonhoo22/305806118/ Cardus, M. (Photographer). (2010). Teacher in-service Buffalo, NY. [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/create-learning/4922960535/ Northeast Foundation for Children Inc., (2010). Responsive classroom a practical approach to creating safe, challenging, and joyful elementary classrooms and schools. [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/ResponsiveClassroom/responsive-classroom-overview-6799259
8. References Northeast Foundation for Children, Inc., (2011). The responsive classroom approach. [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.responsiveclassroom.org/sites/default/files/pdf_files/rc_brochure_8page.pdf Rossi, S. (Photographer). (2005). Classroom rules. [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/shawnzlea/77229615/
