My Dream ClassroomBy: Diona Edmonds

EDUC 335-04

Bright colored walls Desks in small groups of 3-4 Wall dedicated to students artwork’ Teacher desk in back of classroom Centers in all four corners of room

Classroom Description

“Judge free zone” on door Variety of posters around the room towards

student empowerment

Classroom Description

Individual dry easer boards

A way for each student to have input in discussions

Seat buddies Fun way to hold students pencils, glue, etc.

Smart boards Use of new technology foster learning

Personal cubbies Have a spot in the classroom that is theirs

Materials to enhance learning

Computer

Students can play education activities on the internet

Ipads Incorporating new technology in touch

screen in the learning environment Creates space for excitement

Music player

COMPUTER/ ELECTRONIC CENTER

Variety of different book

Books at different reading levels Colorful rugs Bean bags

READING CENTER

Drawing boards Markers, crayons Paint/finger painting tables CREATIVITY !!!

ARTS AND CRAFTS CENTER

Board games

Great way to incorporate games into learning Puzzles

GAME CENTER

A lot of group work Incorporate lesson with real life

Using a lot of concrete examples to foster learning Have a variety of outlets to use Peer review with both peers and teacher Lesson related discussions More individual and group projects

Room for creativity Students really voicing opinion in lesson plans

Make the classroom more about the students and their input

Learning in classroom