Component 2e:
Physical Space
What is Component 2e?
Component 2e relates to creating a comfortable learning environment for all students. It is important that teachers organize the classroom so that students have easy access to tools and resources that can aid them in learning. The classroom should also have a safe feeling that allows students to feel comfortable sharing new thoughts and ideas.
Why is Component 2e important?
Teachers must understand the importance of physical space so that all students have an equal opportunity to thrive in the classroom. Without comfort and organization in a classroom, students will lack helpful materials and will be discouraged from sharing opinions.
Elements
The first element within Component 2e is safety and accessibility which ensures that the classroom has a warm and inviting quality. If students are comfortable in their learning environment, they will not be embarrassed or criticized for giving an incorrect answer. Secondly, teachers must note the arrangement of furniture & use of physical resources. By designing a teaching environment that stimulates collaboration and discussion, students will be able to share ideas at appropriate times. Furthermore, making resources available enables all students to be independent and help themselves through the learning process. A possible way to display an application of Component 2e includes having a seating chart. Seating charts allow teachers to organize desks and students into a position that will stimulate learning. The Component can be further demonstrated by taking a "furniture inventory" which Debbie Diller describes in her book Spaces & Places: Designing Classrooms for Literacy. Diller advises teachers to note "what I've got" or the item that they currently have in their classroom. Teachers should then recognize the "purpose it serves." After deciding its purpose, teachers must decide if they want to "keep it" or "get rid of it." By going through the process of noting each resource's purpose, teachers can organize their classrooms and recognize the uses of each item.
Possible Artifacts
Designate a section of the classroom to make-up work
Designate an area of the classroom to group work
Create space for a cell phone caddy
Danielson, C. (2007). Enhancing professional practice a framework for teaching (2nd ed.). Alexandria, Va.: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Diller, D. (2008). Spaces & places: Designing classrooms for literacy. Portland, Me.: Stenhouse.
Component 2e relates to creating a comfortable learning environment for all students. It is important that teachers organize the classroom so that students have easy access to tools and resources that can aid them in learning. The classroom should also have a safe feeling that allows students to feel comfortable sharing new thoughts and ideas.
Why is Component 2e important?
Teachers must understand the importance of physical space so that all students have an equal opportunity to thrive in the classroom. Without comfort and organization in a classroom, students will lack helpful materials and will be discouraged from sharing opinions.
Elements
The first element within Component 2e is safety and accessibility which ensures that the classroom has a warm and inviting quality. If students are comfortable in their learning environment, they will not be embarrassed or criticized for giving an incorrect answer. Secondly, teachers must note the arrangement of furniture & use of physical resources. By designing a teaching environment that stimulates collaboration and discussion, students will be able to share ideas at appropriate times. Furthermore, making resources available enables all students to be independent and help themselves through the learning process. A possible way to display an application of Component 2e includes having a seating chart. Seating charts allow teachers to organize desks and students into a position that will stimulate learning. The Component can be further demonstrated by taking a "furniture inventory" which Debbie Diller describes in her book Spaces & Places: Designing Classrooms for Literacy. Diller advises teachers to note "what I've got" or the item that they currently have in their classroom. Teachers should then recognize the "purpose it serves." After deciding its purpose, teachers must decide if they want to "keep it" or "get rid of it." By going through the process of noting each resource's purpose, teachers can organize their classrooms and recognize the uses of each item.
Possible Artifacts
Designate a section of the classroom to make-up work
Designate an area of the classroom to group work
Create space for a cell phone caddy
Danielson, C. (2007). Enhancing professional practice a framework for teaching (2nd ed.). Alexandria, Va.: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Diller, D. (2008). Spaces & places: Designing classrooms for literacy. Portland, Me.: Stenhouse.