Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession; Standard 5: The Learning Environment

1. The Learning Environment Page

2. Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession: Standard 5 Teacherscreatelearningenvironmentsthatpromotehighlevels of learning and achievement for all students.

3. Standard 5: Element 5.1 Teacherstreat all studentsfairly and establish an environmentthatisrespectful, supportive and caring. Whatdoesthat look like?

4. Standard 5: Element 5.1ProficientLevel Teachersdemonstratecaring and respect in their interactions with all students. Teachersdevelop and teach expectations for respectful interactions amongstudents.

5. Standard 5: Element 5.1ProficientLevel Teachers use strategies to promote positive relationships, cooperation and collaboration amongstudents.

6. Standard 5: Element 5.1AccomplishedLevel Teacherscreateclassrooms in whichstudentsdemonstratecaring and respect for one another. Teachersseek out and are receptive to the thoughts and opinions of all students.

7. Standard 5: Element 5.1DistinguishedLevel Teachers model expectations and behaviorsthatcreate a positive school and district climate of openness, respect and caring.

8. Standard 5: Element 5.2 Teacherscreate an environmentthatisphyscially and emotionallysafe. Whatdoesthat look like?

9. Standard 5: Element 5.2ProficientLevel Teachersclarify standards of conduct for all students. Teachers use a variety of effective classroom management techniques.

10. Standard 5: Element 5.2ProficientLevel Teachersprovide a safelearningenvironmentthataccommodates all students.

11. Standard 5: Element 5.2AccomplishedLevel Teachersconsistently, effectively and respectfullyanticipate and respond to the behavior of students.

12. Standard 5: Element 5.2AccomplishedLevel Teachersmakedecisions and adjustmentsthat support positive behavior, enhance social behavior and increasestudent motivation and engagement in productive work.

13. Standard 5: Element 5.2DistinguishedLevel Teacherscreateclassrooms in whichstudentstake active roles in maintaining an enrichingenvironmentthatisconducive to learning.

14. Standard 5: Element 5.3 Teachersmotivatestudents to workproductively and assume responsibility for theirownlearning. Whatdoesthat look like?

15. Standard 5: Element 5.3ProficientLevel Teachersfosterstudententhusiasm for and curiosity about the discipline.

16. Standard 5: Element 5.3ProficientLevel Teachersestablishmethods for recognition of students and relate recognition to specificstudentachievement, eitherindividually or in groups (Cotton, 1999)

17. Standard 5: Element 5.3AccomplishedLevel Teachers encourage self-directedlearnign by teachingstudents to outlinetasks and timelines (Cotton, 1999).

18. Standard 5: Element 5.3AccomplishedLevel Teachersvarytheirroles in the instructionalprocess (instructor, facilitator and coach) based on the content, focus of learning and studentneeds.

19. Standard 5: Element 5.3DistinguishedLevel Teachersworkwithothereducators to support the design of independentlearningexperiences for students, such as service-learningactivities and cooperativelearning groups.

20. Standard 5: Element 5.4 Teacherscreatelearning situations in whichstudentsworkindependently, collaboratively and/or as a whole class. Whatdoesthat look like?

21. Standard 5: Element 5.4ProficientLevel Teachers use flexible learning situations, such as independent, small group and whole class. Teachersdevelop guidelines for and model cooperativelearning.

22. Standard 5: Element 5.4ProficientLevel Teachersofferstudentsopportunities for independent practice with and reflection on new concepts and skills.

23. Standard 5: Element 5.4AccomplishedLevel Teachersemploycooperativelearningactivites. Teacherseffectively combine independent, collaborative and whole-class learning situations to maximizestudentunderstanding and learning.

24. Standard 5: Element 5.4DistinguishedLevel Teacherscreateenvironmentswherestudentsinitiatepurposefullearning groups and takeresponsibility for the group’sproductivity.

25. Standard 5: Element 5.4DistinguishedLevel Teachers model and assistotherteachers in implementing a variety of learning situations in theirclassrooms.

26. Standard 5: Element 5.5 Teachersmaintain an environmentthatisconducive to learning for all students. Whatdoesthat look like?

27. Standard 5: Element 5.5ProficientLevel Teachersbegin class purposefully, withassignments, activities, materials and supplies ready for studentswhenthey arrive (Cotton, 1999).

28. Standard 5: Element 5.5ProficientLevel Teachers transition betweenlearningactivities and use instructional time effectively. Teachersconvertphysicalspace to facilitate instruction.

29. Standard 5: Element 5.5AccomplishedLevel Teachersconductperiodicreviews of classroom routines and revisethem as needed (Cotton, 1999).

30. Standard 5: Element 5.5DistinguishedLevel Teachers influence the establishment of district-widepolicies to maximize the amount of class time spentlearning (such as dailyscheduling, district calendar, textbooks and technologyenhancements).

31. Essential Question Have youcreated a learningenvironmentthatpromoteslearning and highachievement?

32. Consider the following:(use never, rarely, sometimes, frequently or always to answer) I treat all studentsfairly and I have established a classroomenvironmentthatisrespectful, supportive and caring. I have created a classroomenvironmentthatisphysically and emotionallysafe.

33. (use never, rarely, sometimes, frequently or always to answer) I motivatemystudents to workproductively and takeresponsibility for theirownlearning.

34. (use never, rarely, sometimes, frequently or always to answer) I createlearning situations in whichstudentsworkindependently, collaboratively and/or as a whole class.

35. (use never, rarely, sometimes, frequently or always to answer) I maintain an environmentthatisconducive to learning for all students.

36. Possible Artifacts to include in your Professional Portfolio: Classroom management paper Pictures of classroom/classroomdiagramwithexplanation about the classroomenvironment

37. For EACH Artifact Remember the four components necessary for each artifact: Date Context Reflection Standard See the video “The Four Components of a reflection” for more information on this requirement.

38. Bibliography This information is copied/adapted from: http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=3&TopicRelationID=1309&ContentID=8561&Content=86686 Click on “Standards for Ohio Educators” to review the entire 100-page document.