My Classroom Community

Effective teaching and learning in the classroom

Rewards systems in the classroom:
A positive rewards system in place where students are praised for doing the appropriate, work, behaviour and/or following the classroom rules.

"Nikki's strengths included her flexibility in changing the lesson to meet the changing needs of the classroom" (Kerri Emonson, Wantirna South Primary School, 2013)
"Nikki became very familiar with our classroom routine and confidently assisted me is all activities" (Maria Kovas, Pinewood Primary School, 2012)


The teachers role
The teacher plays an important part in creating a safe and supportive classroom. I believe a teacher needs to be:
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Prepared
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Ready to teach
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Excited
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Safe
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Supportive
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Challenging
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Engaging
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Encouraging
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Knowledgable
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Understanding
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A problem solver
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Creative
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Support independence
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Facilitate struggling learners
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Planners
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Developers of students knowledge
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21st century teachers and learners
