According to this video, a highly effective classroom is committed in implementing effective instructional strategies to achieve greater student growth. In this classroom strategies are used such as high-academic standard, high-order thinking, open-ended responses, problem solving skill and authentic connection. And these tools have been used to transformed students into 21st century.
Students activity in classroom
The student were given necessary materials that enabled them adhere to the suggested time frame and gave the opportunity to work alone or in a group. By teaching in this way the students are allowed to meet his/her own level. There are three activities in the list;
· Required activity – necessary content
· Choice activity – giving a freedom
· Extension activity – given more time to do
This activity done by the students in the classroom and help them learning a particular subject area. The activities are connected to an authentic task completed by the students. It ignites the motivation and desire for learning.
Rubric - Rubric contains all the requirements to complete the task. That gives a clear understanding of how to complete tasks.
Benchmark Lesson - During a benchmark lesson the students are responsible for taking down a note. The Benchmark lesson covers an important point of a new concept.
Mini Lesson - Mini lesson targets a specific student need.
Facilitation Grid – Facilitation grid is the tool used by the teacher to keep track of student learning progress.
Resource Area – Resource area is the deign that gives the students choice and accessibility by providing access and lots of materials. The resource area supports students independent and responsibility.
Help Board – The help board is the way for student to identify their instruction or need. The teacher uses the help board to guide student learning.
Two Pocket Folder – Two pocket folder is used to organize classwork and monitor progress.
The Highly Effective Classroom - The highly effective classroom is implement and effective instruction and practices to achieve greater student growth.
This learning process helps to encourage the learners about learning and their confidence levels will be increased in order to become responsible members of the classroom. I personally believe that this is actually a highly effective classroom that motivates and sustains the motivation throughout.
