Building the foundation of the classroom is
imperative in the process of creating an ideal innovative ecosystem. Katie
Martin addresses the components that create a learner centered environment
that sparks curiosity, ignites passion, and unleashes genius. When I think
about an ideal classroom, my initial thoughts are about creating a culture that
values our learners and is a place where my students want to be.
“If you look back at history, innovation doesn’t come just from giving people incentives; it comes from creating environments where their ideas can connect.” -Steven Johnson
As I have been reading #LCInnovation I have
reflected on the ideal classroom. It has given me the chance to truly see where
I our classroom falls in this vision.
Ideal Classroom Includes:
*culture and relationships built and sustained
*culture that invites and encourages teachers
and students to take risks
*more time for the teacher and student to
learn together
*engagement in learning with colleagues and
time for critical conversations that will make the experiences we create for
our students more powerful; can’t be done in isolation
*focus on our learners and their interests
*personal learning connects to learners’
beliefs, strengths, experiences, and passions to start where the learner is and
moved toward the desired goals
*a place where students aren’t doing work for
just the teachers, but rather a bigger audience
*connected learning-allowing for experiences
that connect them to the community and the real world
*the learners are heard, listened to, and are
decision makers in the classroom
*exposure to literature, science and
history--places to make connections
*aligning the classroom to the world our
students live in
*a place where learning and innovation are
encouraged and supported
“Critical focus is that learners are seen and known as wondrous, curious individuals with vast capabilities and limitless potential.” -Katie Martin
Building the foundation for my students,
opening the door to innovation inside our room, and making our space a place where students want
to learn is my focus. Creating this ideal environment for my students starts with me taking the step forward.
-LL
#IMMOOC 4 Week 2 Blog 2
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