Sarah Emmott

SPED 471
February 4, 2015
Portfolio Part 1

Diagram your ideal classroom: 1st grade- All subjects

Include at least 3 different instructional areas and one non-instructional area:

Instructional areas
Computer area
Reading station
Small group table & station materials
Non-Instructional area
Shelf: Books, supplies, and sink/water fountain
Create 3-5 general classroom expectations
Track the speaker: When someone is talking you should be looking at them and
listening
Give 100%
Respect each other
Work together
Obey school rules
Create rules/procedures for each area of your classroom including the 3 instructional
areas and at least 1 non-instructional area
1) Computer area procedures:
An Aggie does not lie, cheat or steal or tolerate those who do.

Sarah Emmott
SPED 471
February 4, 2015
Work independently on computers
Use headphones
No talking
Ask group for help before asking the teacher (3 before me)
Put headphones up neatly
Stay in computer area entire station
2) Reading station procedures:
Read quietly for entire station
Work independently with no talking
Stay at reading station
Share blankets and pillows with friends
Ask group for help before asking the teacher (3 before me)
Before leaving, fold blankets and put books back on shelf
3) Small group table & stations procedures:
Work quietly with your group on assigned station
Voices must stay at a level 2 or below: Inside voices or lower
Ask group for help before asking the teacher (3 before me)
Stay in your seat during the entire station
4) Materials shelf/ Sink procedures:
Get it & Go: get what you need from the Materials shelf and go back to your seat,
No playing or chatting at the shelf/ sink
No talking at the materials shelf
Keep sink area clean
Materials shelf/ Sink Rules:
Keep Shelf clean
Wipe up any water spills from the sink or water fountain

An Aggie does not lie, cheat or steal or tolerate those who do.

Sarah Emmott
SPED 471
February 4, 2015

Effective Room Arrangement Case Study

Place the four students at a seating location in the diagram of your classroom
1. Robert
2. Latisha
3. Helen
4. Paulo
Explain why you selected the specific seating location you did and include which
strategies (STAR strategies) you used in making your decisions
1. Robert- Robert is placed at table 5 at the front of the room and near the teachers desk.
Robert is placed up front to help him see the board better and prevent him from becoming
distracted. By stating my expectations clearly, Robert will understand what is expected of
him and how he is to behave in his new seat.
2. Latisha- Latisha is placed at table 4, also close to the teachers desk. Latisha was placed
here to help limit her from distractions and make sure I can monitor her work. By
keeping Latisha close to my desk I can get to her table with no barriers.
3. Helen- Helen was placed at table 3 in the center of the room. I placed Helen here to
keep her on task and close to my desk so I can monitor her talking. Placing Helen at table
3 keeps her at an easy are to access to eliminate inappropriate behavior.
4. Paulo- Paulo was also placed at table 3 in the middle of the room. I placed Paulo here
to keep him away from his crush Latisha. After stating my expectations of Paulo clearly
this should eliminate any behavioral issues that could occur.

An Aggie does not lie, cheat or steal or tolerate those who do.