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It is my goal that all students become self-directed learners. In short, the self-directed learner is a student who realizes that the responsibility for learning is on him or her. He (or she) does not wait for the teacher to micromanage the learning process by disclosing every single thing that needs to be known. The self-directed learner takes notes in class, writes down homework assignments, asks for help when needed, and accepts the blame for his or her shortcomings. With this in mind, I have set in place learning goals in the classroom and a basic timeline of when I expect students will meet this goal.
I realize that as the year begins, students will need time to adjust to the classroom and my teaching style. As the year progresses, I will release more and more of our whole group instruction to independent learning activities where students are given an assignment "to do" list and expected to manage their time to complete the tasks. This allows me to work with small groups and one to one with students who may be struggling. It also allows for students who move more quickly in their assignments to take more ownership of their learning.
Top 10 Student Responsibilities
Top 10 Student Responsibilities
Number One: We are more successful when we are in class, on time, ready to learn. Don't jeopardize education! (But remember, if you are truly sick, keep in contact from home via email to the teacher or a classmate so you don't fall behind!) Schedule appointments for after school.
Number Two: I will encourage students to be their own advocate. I encourage students to speak up when they are unsure or confused. They do not have to ask me, they can ask a classmate. I encourage students to be supportive and considerate! We have a saying in the classroom,
"Say something, you will get something, say nothing, you might get nothing!"
Number Three: We should all ask lots of questions....and show confusion appropriately. I truly want to help each and every student learn! But, I am a horrible mind reader! Questions help me direct lessons!
Number Four: As a class we will communicate our struggles. What is going on that affects our work? How can we work as a team to be more successful? I want to be mindful and flexible. If something is not working for the class we will come together to work out a better plan.
Number Five: We will try to prepare for real world expectations by thinking of school as our office in training. Are we good co-workers?
Number Six: Students should dress for daily activities (like P.E.) and their own success, (but don't panic, we don't have to wear a suit to be taken seriously!) but families and students do need to consider appropriate clothing and the district dress code.
Number Seven: We will do our best to do the expected work in a timely manner so students aren't creating gaps that are harder to bridge later. Better yet, I will encourage and support students to do more! If there is going to be a problem with a deadline, we communicate as soon as possible.
Number Eight: We will sweat a little! School is our brain gym. We have to work out our muscles, make them a little sore, if we're going to lift a heavier load later on.
Number Nine: I will encourage and support students to work to find ways to relate the reading and writing to our lives. What original thoughts and experiences can each of us bring to the lesson to make it come alive?
Number Ten: We will do all we can to surround ourselves with other students who can help us. We don't have to be best friends with everyone we seek advice from, but we will seek to find friends or acquaintances that are helpful and kind, in turn I encourage students to be a considerate and supportive classmates.
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