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Elementary School Vaterstetten, GluckstraßeIntegration of low achieving pupils
1. Conception
2. Resources Learning facilities
Instructional materials Human resources
3. Projects
4. Activities
Integration of low achieving pupils
1. Conception• „Lebensraum Schule“• Our school - a space
to live for all children:
where they can live and learn together
where aims, rules and required skills are transparent
where children take an active part in school affairs
Integration of low achieving pupils
2. Resources
Learning facilities Classrooms Equipment Sports facilities Garden
Integration of low achieving pupils
2. Resources Learning facilities
Classroom management
The classroom offers corners with workstations, books, construction materials and microscopes, where children can do their own research and where they are enabled to take an active part in learning
Integration of low achieving pupils
2. Resources Learning facilities
Classroom management
The seating arrangement – where low achieving pupils learn the best and how high achieving pupils improve their social awareness...
Low and high achieving pupils sit together in rows. High achievers support their low achieving comrades.
Integration of low achieving pupils
2. Resources Learning facilities
Classroom management
Posters on the walls help to memorize themes and topics
Integration of low achieving pupils
2. Resources Learning facilities
Extra classrooms
To form small groups, we have 4extra classrooms at our disposal,where voluntary helpers (mothers, students, probationers), the teacher and the pupils work together
• These rooms are functional and comfortable at the same time• They invite for social gatherings and learning activities such as group work, individualized instruction and „Wochenplanarbeit“
Integration of low achieving pupils
2. Resources Learning facilities
German „Kuschelpädagogik“
German „Kuschelpädagogik“ at its best !
Mothers voluntarily help to improve reading skills
Small groups of five or six children are formed
In grade 4 we lay special emphasis on text comprehension
Integration of low achieving pupils
2. Resources
Equipment
computer room
workshop
art
music
Integration of low achieving pupils
2. Resources
Equipment
workshop
Pupils get the opportunity to work freely with different materials for individualized instruction (what we call „Freiarbeit“).
Integration of low achieving pupils
2. ResourcesEquipment
computer workstations
On the first floor two children share one computer, where they use MS Encarta to find information on school topics and where they prepare essays and presentations.
Integration of low achieving pupils
2. Resources
Sports facilities
Indoor swimming pool Stadium
Our children enjoy the rich possibilities the community offers to keep body and mind in good health.
Integration of low achieving pupils
2. Resources
Instructional materials
Work sheets (interdisciplinary)
Examinations and tests Checklists
Integration of low achieving pupils
2. Resources
Instructional materials
Interdisciplinary work sheets
help to better understand and
memorize the topics:
orthography, grammar, maths
and geography all in one ...
2. Resources
Instructional materials
Interdisciplinary work sheets
help to better understand and
memorize the topics:
orthography, grammar, maths
and geography all in one ...
Integration of low achieving pupils
2. Resources
Instructional materials
Examinations for pupils, so
they can prepare for tests
2. Resources
Instructional materials
Examinations for pupils, so
they can prepare for tests
Integration of low achieving pupils
2. Resources
Instructional materials
• Checklists for self evaluation
2. Resources
Instructional materials
• Checklists for self evaluation
Integration of low achieving pupils
2. Resources
Human Resources
staff (teachers, prospective teachers, facility manager, caretaker)
parents
students
probationers
We never walk alone :-D
No need to hide
Integration of low achieving pupils
3. Projects
Social behaviour
Associated classes
Scientific projects
Architecture and art
Integration of low achieving pupils
3. Projects
Associated classes
Every grade at elementary school has an associated class at secondary school. They meet regularly to work and play together. A better understanding and solidarity is intended.
Integration of low achieving pupils
4. Activities
Rituals
school assemblys
singing
acting
breaks
Integration of low achieving pupils
4. Activities
Rituals
breaks
Every break we spend outside in the schoolyard. So pupils can move around, run and play. Afterwards they return relaxed into their classrooms and have an open mind for the things to come.
Integration of low achieving pupils
5. Final conclusion
All the measures we take and all the possibilities we offer, lead to better motivation among pupils, parents and teachers. We enjoy the positive mood at our school .
