Expectations
As a teacher I have certain expectations of the students when they are in the classroom. These expectations are as follows.
Respect: The student is the highest priority in the classroom and as my highest priority for classroom management, I always keep in mind that students have a basic right to learn with out being disrupted by others. Therefore, students are expected to be respectful to the teacher and to other students. They are also expected to show respect for the property of others, the classroom and themselves. You could break respect down into basic rules, such as, ‘no talking when the teacher is talking’, ‘no making fun of others’ projects’ etc, but expectation number one is: Respect others, yourself and property.
Be prepared and Productive: My second expectation is for students to come to class prepared so that they can work to their highest potential. Tied in with this expectation is that students are expected to be productive during the entire class period.
Be Safe: There are many things in the art room that can cause injury or could make you sick. Because of this, the last, but equally important expectation is that students practice safety with the materials and the equipment in the art room at all times.
Interesting Lessons: In addition to expectations of students, I place the expectation on myself as a teacher to always create lessons and provide learning materials which are stimulating, meet the student’s needs and push the students to be the best that they can be. I expect my lessons and teaching methods to be varied and will strive to provide lessons that are relevant to the students if at all possible.
Classroom Environment: As a teacher, I will make sure that the classroom is uncluttered and clean to provide a space that is pleasant and easy to work in. I will decorate the room with student creations, highlighting student artwork that is exceptional, providing recognition for students who put forth their best effort. Work space should be arranged so students can work cooperatively, yet allow for a free traffic flow and visibility for students when I am demonstrating or presenting information. I will also ask that in general, noise be kept at a minimum, as I have discovered that even though it is nice for students to be allowed to socialize, they are not as productive as they could be when they work quietly.
As a teacher I have certain expectations of the students when they are in the classroom. These expectations are as follows.
Respect: The student is the highest priority in the classroom and as my highest priority for classroom management, I always keep in mind that students have a basic right to learn with out being disrupted by others. Therefore, students are expected to be respectful to the teacher and to other students. They are also expected to show respect for the property of others, the classroom and themselves. You could break respect down into basic rules, such as, ‘no talking when the teacher is talking’, ‘no making fun of others’ projects’ etc, but expectation number one is: Respect others, yourself and property.
Be prepared and Productive: My second expectation is for students to come to class prepared so that they can work to their highest potential. Tied in with this expectation is that students are expected to be productive during the entire class period.
Be Safe: There are many things in the art room that can cause injury or could make you sick. Because of this, the last, but equally important expectation is that students practice safety with the materials and the equipment in the art room at all times.
Interesting Lessons: In addition to expectations of students, I place the expectation on myself as a teacher to always create lessons and provide learning materials which are stimulating, meet the student’s needs and push the students to be the best that they can be. I expect my lessons and teaching methods to be varied and will strive to provide lessons that are relevant to the students if at all possible.
Classroom Environment: As a teacher, I will make sure that the classroom is uncluttered and clean to provide a space that is pleasant and easy to work in. I will decorate the room with student creations, highlighting student artwork that is exceptional, providing recognition for students who put forth their best effort. Work space should be arranged so students can work cooperatively, yet allow for a free traffic flow and visibility for students when I am demonstrating or presenting information. I will also ask that in general, noise be kept at a minimum, as I have discovered that even though it is nice for students to be allowed to socialize, they are not as productive as they could be when they work quietly.