I would like to revisit the aspects of Morning Meeting as taught by Sylvia Allen.
Classroom Creed
This may not seem like its that important but it will fulfill many different purposes.
1) Having a Classroom Creed unites the students with a simple statement. It may be something that the class comes up with or one you find on the internet but it must have meaning and provide the students with a uniting factor.
2) You give the students purpose and a common goal to work towards. Fostering an atmosphere that unites the class will lesson behavior issues.
3) A classroom creed provides an inspirational focus to the class. Students will gain confidence from the understanding everyone is working towards the same purpose.
4) This fosters a patriotism to the class and the students. This builds bonds that remain for years to come.
Starting each day with Class Creed supports a unity that can often be difficult to create.
This is, for certain, important... and it definitely fits on a blog of this nature. However, it's pretty brief in regard to this course assignment, and doesn't include much in the way of personal reflection. Don't put off really getting into the course reading soon... that should be the bulk of your blog. 4 pts.
ReplyDeleteBen, I love the Morning Meeting idea too! I love that it sets the students up for a supportive classroom, and allows them to have a common goal to work toward. I think it serves so many purposes, and works for the greater good of all the students in the classroom. Way to go! Love it!
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