Clinical Field Experience A: Group Learning Environments Technique Part 1: Observation Grade Level: Description of Group Learning Activity: Describe the setting: Warm and inviting? Cold and strict? Describe the environment of the classroom. Organized. Seating arrangement. Visuals. Is this is a place where students can stay on task? Why or why not? Describe elements that indicate it is a learning environment. © 2017. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Describe the focus of the room. Is the focus on the students? How does the room contribute to student motivation/engagement? Describe any distractions in the room that would interfere with focused learning. Describe the room’s décor. Is it ageappropriate? Part 2: Reflection © 2017. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Group Learning Environments Students learn in a variety of settings and environments. Group learning creates an environment of engagement and motivation. It gives students a chance to learn from each other in a cooperative learning setting. Part 1: Classroom Design For this assignment, you will create and design your own classroom using an online classroom design tool. Your design should focus on group and cooperative learning in the classroom environment and include: • • • The layout of the classroom. Where the desks/tables will be placed to facilitate group learning. Where the technology will be located so students with diverse needs have equitable access. Part 2: Group Learning Reflection In 500-750 words, identify effective engagement and motivation strategies that promote student learning and describe how you will incorporate group learning techniques into your future teaching practices. Describe how these techniques will help students understand the classroom expectations and procedures and how to work productively. In your reflection, address: • • • • • • Grade level, content area, and rationale as to why your classroom design is conducive to group learning. Description of the classroom setting and focus of the room. Description of the strategies to foster organization. How group learning activities help students work productively and promote students’ growth and development. How to communicate effectively with students with diverse needs, including language barriers and cultural differences. How you will use these engagement strategies in your future professional practice. Support your findings with a minimum of three scholarly resources. Submit the classroom layout and reflection as one deliverable. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Clinical Field Experience A: Group Learning Environments Allocate at least 2 hours in the field to support this field experience. Part 1: Observation For this field experience, spend time in an elementary classroom, grade K-8, observing a group learning activity and collaborating with your mentor teacher. Coordinate with your mentor teacher to determine the best time to observe a group learning activity. As you are observing, complete the "Group Learning Environment Technique" template. Part 2: Collaboration Following your observation, collaborate with your mentor teacher to learn more about the group learning techniques implemented in the classroom. Below is a list of questions to discuss: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. How do you create an environment conducive to group learning activities? What behavior situations arise during group learning activities? How do you deal with behavior situations during group learning activities? How do you set the expectations for group learning activities? What strategies are the most beneficial when managing group learning activities? Ask two additional questions of your own. Part 3: Reflection In 250-500 words, summarize and reflect on your observation and collaboration in your mentor teacher's classroom. Discuss the classroom environment and why it is conducive to group and cooperative learning, expectations, and student engagement. Explain how you will use your findings in your future professional practice. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Document the locations and hours you spend in the field on your Clinical Field Experience Verification Form. Submit the Clinical Field Experience Verification Form to LoudCloud in the last topic. Directions for submitting can be found on the College of Education site in the Student Success Center. Rubric Read Chapter 2 and 7. URL: http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/pearson/2012/classroom-management-for-elementaryteachers_ebook_9e.php Read "Generation Z, Meet Cooperative Learning," by Igel and Urquhart, from Middle School Journal (2012). URL: https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/login.aspx?direct=true &db=ehh&AN=73183517&site=ehost-live&scope=site Read “G-R-O-U-P W-O-R-K Doesn’t Spell Collaboration,” by Quinn, from Phi Delta Kappan (2013). URL: https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ehh&AN=843 03962&site=ehost-live&scope=site Path Filter Instructional Units • Course Materials • Topic 1: Relationship Betw... • • Study Materials Tasks o Student Engagement Stra... o Topic 1: Discussion Que... o Topic 1: Discussion Que... • Topic 2: Learning Environments • Study Materials o Classroom Management fo... o Generation Z, Meet Coop... o G-R-O-U-P W-O-R-K Doesn... o 21 Simple Ideas to Impr... o Cooperative Learning Ti... o Classroom Architect o Group Learning Environm... • Tasks o Group Learning Environm... o Clinical Field Experien... o Topic 2: Discussion Que... o Topic 2: Discussion Que... • • • • Topic 3: Safe and Producti... Topic 4: Valuing and Incor... Topic 5: Communications in... Topic 6: Using Technology 21 Simple Ideas to Improve Student Motivation Read “21 Simple Ideas to Improve Student Motivation,” located on the TeachThought website. URL: http://www.teachthought.com/technology/21-simple-ideas-to-improve-studentmotivatio/ Read “Cooperative Learning Tips and Techniques,” by Cox, located on the ThoughtCo website. URL: https://www.thoughtco.com/cooperative-learning-tips-and-techniques-2081730 Explore the Classroom Architect website. URL: http://classroom.4teachers.org/ 
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