The 5 W’sStephanie WatermanEDC 415

Who am I? I am studying Biology and Secondary

Education at the University of Rhode Island.When I’m not at school, I’m a Pharmacy

Technician at CVS Pharmacy.

I have a great appreciation for animals…

… and I enjoy photographing nature

Why do I want to teach?

I want my students to become life-long learners and to have an appreciation for the world around them.

Some of my strengths are:

• I have a lot of enthusiasm for learning anything new

• I enjoy hands-on activities and learning through the various senses

• I am very patient and a good listener• I am consistent with discipline

What is my philosophy for teaching?

• Every student can learn if they are shown how to ask questions and how to respect each other’s responses.

• As their teacher, I want my students to succeed both in the classroom and in life. This is part of my humanistic approach to teaching:• I strive to remain very calm, patient, and

understanding and I want to form a level of communication with my students that is built upon respect.

What is my philosophy for teaching?

• I believe in giving out more positive feedback and reinforcement than negative within my classroom in an effort to keep a calm and productive energy in the room. (This is my behavioral approach to teaching)

• Rules are in place to allow students to feel like they a respected and valued member of a learning community. For this reason, I have very clear expectations for student interactions and they will be consistently enforced.

What are the classroom rules?

• Respect all people, creatures, personal belongings, and lab equipment.• This includes respecting yourself!

• Be prepared to learn as well as assist in the learning of others.• Includes necessary materials (Pencil, pen,

notebook, etc)• Please be seated when the bell rings with

your bags, electronics, and food items properly stowed away, just as you would when boarding an airplane.

• Follow all safety instructions and ask the instructor when directions are unclear before proceeding.

Regular Classroom

Consequences:

Safety violations will always result in a written warning and point deduction for the lab

Multiple offenses and/or severe misuse of lab equipment will result in the student being excused from the lab with a 0

In special circumstances, student may repeat the lab after school once if: The parents have been notified The student has shown me that

they understand the purpose of the rule

• First offense: Verbal warning

• Second offense: Written warning

• Third offense: Parent must sign written warning

• If note is not signed within adequate time:• Detention• Phone Call Home

• Final Consequence: Trip to office/principal

Lab Safety Violation

Consequences:

What is my PBIS?(Positive Behavior Intervention System)

• Classroom-wide intervention:• A few clear rules with prompt consequences for

misbehavior• Frequent class discussions to foster respect.• The activities planned are meant to keep students

moving and to be meaningful. • Secondary intervention:

• If necessary, students will be placed in a group to discuss behavior and consequences.

• Further lab safety training may be given as a team activity.

• Tertiary intervention:• The student will individually with the instructor to

discuss further solutions.