Classroom Design ARIANA LEMUS OCTOBER 6, 2014 FIRST GRADE Slide
2 Security & Shelter In the picture on the left, you can see
that all math manipulatives are placed in their own proper
container. There are no little pieces on the ground that could
cause a child to slip and fall. On the right, you see the fire
door. This door provides security to the entire class, because it
allows easy access in case of an emergency. Slide 3 Pleasure In
this picture, we can see the cozy feeling that the shelves of books
in the reading center give to this area. The palm tree is lit up
during library time, and many children love this area because they
can stretch their legs and spread across the carpet to read. Slide
4 Social Contact As you can see in these picture, the students
desks are in groups allowing social interaction with one another.
The teachers desk, in the left hand picture, over sees the entire
classroom and allows her to interact with students as well. Slide 5
Task Instrumentality KIRBY, S. (2012, JANUARY 31). STUDENT-LEAD
CONFERENCES (AND WE HAVE A WINNER!!!). RETRIEVED OCTOBER 6, 2014.
In this picture that I found online, you can see that when the
students come back to the class they will know what needs to be
worked on. There is a list of to-do items on the Promethean Board
and binders that give access to all necessary elements to complete
tasks. Slide 6 Symbolic Identification NAYLOR. (N.D.). BULLETIN
BOARDS. RETRIEVED OCTOBER 6, 2014. In this photo, the students work
is posted on a bulletin board outside of the classroom. The work is
labeled with their names, and is made accessible for all who pass
by to enjoy. Symbolic Identification gives students the feeling
that this is there classroom and that helps maintain a clean and
safe working environment. Slide 7 Growth In both pictures you can
see that there are ways that allow students to grow. In the top
picture there are computers. These computers provide access to
online tools and games that reinforce student learning. Below, is a
picture of a chart that lists specific persons duties for that
week. This provides growth in the areas of responsibility and well
rounded individual to the class and society.
