Arts High School # 2 Dec.11/07

I finally received my e-mail from the teacher at Arts High School this week after sending four e-mails. My visit was enjoyable I was introduced to the music staff and I started my observation. I met with my assigned teacher Dr.Carter who has been teaching there for four years. He said to me that he likes it here, but the commute is getting tough. We spoke for a while about things than his advanced Choir came in the classroom. I was told there were going to do their vocal warm up than go into the auditourium to work on there Holiday Music. I went to watch them practice, and I must say they are very good. The girls solo choir set up and performed a song and combined with the piano accompaniment and the feel of the song brought tears to my eyes, that's how good they were.
Over all I was a little disapointed that my e-mails were unanswered weeks ago, but the visit this week was worth the wait also meeting such a talented and devoted staff, there warmth towards me and there approach towards teaching was productive for me. RL peace

Outline for final Project

1.) w the same classroom structure?

5.) If all schools have the same teaching philosophy?

6.) The types of students goes to these schools?

7.) What the classroom look like in these school and how the
Teacher was teaching. (Example: Did she use videos, the internet, textbooks, schools.

10.) Conclusion Intro

2.) What are school districts approaches to different classroom management
a.) Passaic School District
b.) Newark School District
c.) Bayonne School District

3.) Are these schools Abbott?

4.) If all schools follo
etc.)

8.) The major components that differ classrooms from different
school districts.

9.) Some school statistics about these three

Classroom Structuring

A teacher must structure the classroom in order to effectively teach students. The physical layout of the classroom is an important consideration when planning learning experiences. Even the arrangement of the classroom furniture can help or hinder a student's independent functioning and his recognition and compliance with rules and limits. Keep in mind the when planning the physical arrangement of the classroom so that it will be structured effectively. Many students have organizational problems, not knowing where to be and how to get there by the most direct route. Structuring the environment gives them visual cues to help them understand. Teachers need to structure the environment so it is not as distracting.
Schedules are a part of the classroom structure. A schedule can help a student organize and predict daily and weekly events. Their schedule lets them know where they should go next.
Utilizing clear and consistent schedules facilitates a smooth running classroom and grants more time for real teaching and learning. As students learn to comprehend and follow schedules, they develop good independent functioning skills and direction.
Another way structure is used to help students function successfully is in the setting up of teaching tasks.
RL peace