Session Description: Creating a structured, engaging classroom environment is essential for student success. In this interactive session, teachers will explore and practice high-impact teaching strategies that can be seamlessly integrated into their daily lessons. Participants will engage in hands-on activities and collaborative discussions to practice the following strategies: - Classroom Structure and Beginning Class: Using seating charts for classroom management, posting clear objectives, and implementing bell-ringer activities to activate prior knowledge (e.g., KWL charts). - Middle of Class: Utilizing graphic organizers to structure learning, explicitly teaching key vocabulary for improved comprehension, and applying Rosenshine’s “Checking for Understanding” techniques. - End of Class: Reinforcing learning by reviewing homework, ensuring students record assignments, and using exit tickets to assess understanding. Additionally, the session will emphasize the importance of classroom routines in fostering a positive learning environment. Teachers will leave with practical strategies that can be implemented immediately to enhance student engagement and achievement.
