2e: Organizing Physical Space

For this post, I am highlighting 2e:  Organizing Physical Space

As part of our school improvement plan, I wanted to continue to provide information regarding our classroom walk-through data collection efforts.  During classroom walk-throughs  at Waukesha North High School we are collecting evidence from  2e Organizing Physical Space, 3a  Communicating with Students, 3b Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques, 3c Engaging Students in Learning, and 3d Using Assessment in Instruction.

Below is a report out from the beginning of the school year until March 21, 2014.

The information in the bar graph provides information on how our practices are moving towards proficient ("3") and distinguished ("4") levels in the classrooms in Domain 2e at Waukesha North High School.

Classroom walk-throughs 

Amount of Observations:  445

First 20 minutes of class:  44%

20-40 Minute Mark:  36%
Last 20 minutes of Class: 20%

                                

Here are the specific elements that are considered when evaluating for component 2e Organizing Physical Space:

• Safety and arrangement of furniture

• Accessibility to Learning and Use of Physical Resources

What are observable actions of a level 3 or 4 classroom, 2e:  Organizing Physical Space?

• There is a total alignment between the goals of the lesson and physical environment

• Effective use of physical resources, including computer technology, by both teachers and students

• A student suggests an application  of the whiteboard for an activity

What are your strategies for Organizing Physical Space? Please log-in to share a comment.