TPE, Domain E

DOMAIN E: Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning

TPE 10:  Instructional Time

Handles curricular issues to ensure maximum time for student learning (TPE 10) 

Uses instructional time effectively (TPE 10) 

Creates a physical environment engaging all students (TPE 10)

TPE 11:  Social Environment

Manages disruptive student behavior effectively (TPE 11)
Establishes a climate promoting fairness and respect (TPE 11)
Promotes social development and group responsibility (TPE 11)
Establishes and maintains standards for student learning and management (TPE 11) 

Plans and implements classroom procedures and routines supporting student learning (TPE 11)
Understands and promotes a safe learning environment (TPE 11D) 

Generally generates enthusiasm for learning and a belief that all can learn (TPE 11D)

Artifact One: Changing Paradigms Video by Ken Robinson

A great video about the some of the pitfalls in today's educational climate.  I agree with many of the positions Sir Ken Robinson takes in this presentation and seek to find the best way to engage our students for 21st century learning!

Artifact Two: Student Teacher Evaluation by Site Support Provider

Artifact Three: The First Days of Teaching by Harry and RoseMary Wong is an invaluable to the new teacher just starting out.  In this incredible book are examples of how to create a dynamic and well run classroom.  The video I am linking here shows Harry Wong's techniques in action.  This particular video shows a high school English teacher from Richmond, CA employing Mr. & Mrs. Wong's techniques from the moment the ninth grade students enter the room on the first day of school.  The support and guidance from this book have helped shape many new teachers first days of school , including me!