A smoothly functioning classroom is a prerequisite to good instruction and high levels of student engagement. Teachers establish and monitor routines and procedures for the smooth operation of the classroom and the efficient use of time. Hallmarks of a well-managed classroom are that instructional groups are used effectively, non-instructional tasks are completed efficiently, and transitions between activities and management of materials and supplies are skillfully done in order to maintain momentum and maximize instructional time. The establishment of efficient routines, and teaching students to employ them, may be inferred from the sense that the class “runs itself.” 

Danielson, C. 2013

Artifact 2c-1

Having a video of me actively demonstrating an attention getter helped me fulfill Domain 2c of the Danielson Framework, which emphasizes managing classroom procedures to maximize instructional time. By employing effective strategies to initiate lessons and maintain student focus, I successfully met the objective of engaging students in learning tasks. This experience has prepared me for student teaching by refining my skills in orchestrating smooth transitions and creating a structured environment conducive to active participation and academic achievement. It also provides evidence of my ability to implement engaging instructional techniques that promote student engagement and learning during my upcoming student teaching experience.