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Physical & Temporal Environment ((TEMPORAL) Classroom…
Physical & Temporal Environment
(TEMPORAL) Requirements for a predictable classroom envrinoment
Daily schedule
The big picture, shows key activities in a day.
Four principles of making daily schedules are: overall balance, pace, variety, and routines.
Routines
Transitions
Classroom rules/expectations
(PHYSICAL) Design considerations
Improves air quality
Reduces pesticides
Decreases crowding
Limits noise
Elements
Natural items
Softness
Texture
Colour
Lighting
(TEMPORAL) Strategies for transitions
Visual cues
Prompts
Songs
Counting
Transitions should be structured to:
Meet individual needs
Be clear/consistent in instruction
Allow sufficient time
(TEMPORAL) Classroom rules/expectations
Rules should be short
Periodically reviewed
Taught
Select consequences
Examine the need for each rule
Select approriate rules
Guidelines for rules
Discuss and teach the rules in the first session
Discuss the reason for the rules
Identify specific expectations for each rule
Verify children's understanding of the rules
(TEMPORAL) Materials to avoid in learning centres
Electronic technology as the focus
Lure young children into focusing on appearances
Empathise violent/sexualised language or behaviour