Danielson Domain 2: Classroom Environment
​Classroom Environment is about creating a place of respect while also making clear rules and procedures.
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2a: Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport
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Just being human, just knowing and communicating with the students
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Recognize that kids are real people
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Listen to students and hear what they care about
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Care about what is going on in the student's lives
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Taking care of the students, creating the environment, and helping learn and grow with the students
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The soul of teaching.
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2b: Establishing a Culture for Learning
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Leaning should be a shared experience
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When the students are learning from the teacher should show that they are learning from the student
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Learning will look very different, it can look chaotic, want to see involved learning
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Administrators do not need to see the teacher on stage teaching just want to see students and classroom involvement
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2c&d: Managing Classroom Procedures & Managing Student Behavior
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Classroom procedures, things that just happen naturally and should not be penalized for
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Routines should be very clear
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Smooth and meaningful transitions between activities
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Communicate about behavior clearly
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Handel situations graciously
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2e: Organizing Physical Space
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Set up the classroom and technology that is seamless and accessible
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Is the room organized and is the teacher able to teach efficiently
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Students are safe
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More about stylistic and being their own teacher
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