March 19, 2015

Establishing a Culture for Learning...

Greetings to our Pre-service student teachers on this fine day before Spring! Some of you have newly begun your second assignment while others are continuing with your initial placement.  Along those dividing lines, I'd like you to think about and respond to those in your same situation (new or remaining) the concept of establishing a culture for learning, or Domain 2b in the Danielson framework for teacher evaluation.

Specifically, reflect upon the following:

1.  What have I done to establish a culture for learning in my continued placement?
or What did I do in my previous placement to establish a culture for learning and intend to improve upon in my second placement?

2.  What do I see my cooperating teacher do to establish a culture for learning on a daily basis, weekly, monthly, annually? 

3.  What is my vision for "Establishing a Culture for Learning" for my future classroom?

Provide examples to support your answer.  Please remember to post within 48 hours.  Your subsequent posts must be provided by Monday's class on March 23.