1 ©2012 Josephson Institute. Components of a Six Pillar Classroom OrderlySafe EngagingEncouraging...

1 ©2012 Josephson Institute.

Components of a Six Pillar

Classroom

Orderly

Safe

Engaging Encouraging

Challenging


An Exemplary Classroom is Orderly

Students sense an organized structure

Disruptive of distracting behavior is eliminated

Disruptions and distractions that do occur are dealt with promptly, firmly and respectfully

The classroom is organized in a manner that encourages order, participation, independence, and continuous learning.

Is consistent, has good follow-through, and follow-up with students

Communicates expectations often while constantly reinforcing expected behaviors


An Exemplary Classroom is Safe

Students feel physically safe

Students feel emotionally safe – willing to take risks without fear of peer or teacher embarrassment

There is a small number of meaningful rules that are clearly understood by students.


An Exemplary Classroom is Engaging

Students are involved as active participants in their own education

Students cooperate with the teacher and each other willingly so that everyone learns

Classroom management strategies are appropriate to the environment and needs of the students.

Student work is displayed throughout the classroom and behavior and learning reinforcers are visible throughout the room.


An Exemplary Classroom is Encouraging

Interactions with students are positive and reinforce the importance of student success

Students receive constant positive reinforcement for doing their best work and to be their best self.

The teacher is able to know and effectively relate to his/her student in a way that establishes rapport and trust

The teacher strives to separate unacceptable behavior from student as a person

The teacher knows student’s interests/likes/dislikes


An Exemplary Classroom is Challenging

The teacher spends an appropriate amount of time at the beginning of the school year establishing the culture and climate for positive acceptable behavior

High expectations are established and monitored for student’s continuous improvement

Frequent assessment of student progress and multiple opportunities for improvement


Instructional Strategies of a Six Pillar Classroom

Organizational

Intentional

Experiential

Reinforcing


Specific Organizational Strategies you Can Do to Improve Classroom Instruction

Setting Objectives Lesson Planning Summarizing & Note Taking


Specific Intentional Strategies you Can Do to Improve Classroom

Instruction

Mining the Academic Curriculum

Questions

Cues


Specific Experiential Strategies you Can Do to Improve Classroom

Instruction

Role-Play Activities

Vicarious Experiences

Decision-making


Specific Reinforcing Strategies you Can Do to Improve Classroom

Instruction

Homework Practice Feedback

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