INTERVIEW PROCEDURES AND FOCUS

One-on-one when students were not in classroom. Questions about physical layout/climate. Questions about classroom management.

STRIKING POINTS AND IDEAS

Emily- Desks all facing the same way are less competitive. Carrie- Teacher attitude and actions are the biggest aspect in classroom climate. Shawna- When desks are in clusters students learn from each other.

RESEARCH POINTS
Your classrooms lighting and temperature will affect student achievement (Classroom Environment: the Basics). Weve got to get rid of the things we dont need to make room for the things that we do (Environment, Environment, Environment, pg. 27). Almost everywhere I look I see evidence of rigorous, joyful learning (Picture Perfect, pg. 10).

RESEARCH POINTS CONTINUED

Physical arrangement can affect the behavior of both students and teachers (Arranging the Physical Environment of the Classroom to Support Teaching/Learning, pg. 1). Space that is not well organized creates problem areas. These include dead spaces that encourage wondering and unruly behavior, and pathways that lead nowhere or interfere with play already in progress (Classroom Design and How it Influences Behavior).

PHYSICAL LAYOUT POINTS

Carrie- Decorations. Shawna- Rug/Center Area.

Emily- Organization in the classroom.

CLASSROOM CLIMATE/ENVIRONMENT
Carrie- Structure-Warm-Fuzzy Shawna- Students who need more attention sitting up front. Emily- Monthly girl lunches.

LINKS TO MANAGEMENT
Carrie- Art Projects Emily- Set-up of the desks

Shawna- Global View

TEACHING IMPLICATIONS
Organization Personality

Relationships with parents and students

Procedures/routines and rules Open to new ideas.