A “Highly Effective Teaching” (HET) Classroom
The HET model is based upon the findings of brain research from the past 25 years. Because of these findings, the HET classroom is dedicated to providing a learning environment with the following body brain-compatible elements:
· Absence of threat/Nurturing reflective thinking
· Meaningful content
· Movement
· Enriched Environment
· Choices
· Adequate time
· Collaboration
· Immediate Feedback
· Mastery/Application
The HET model has two main goals:
· To create participating citizens, willing and able to engage in our democratic process to improve life now and for future generations.
· To help educators translate current brain research into practical strategies for the classroom and school-wide, and to do so in ways that make Effective First Teaching a reality.
· Absence of threat/Nurturing reflective thinking
· Meaningful content
· Movement
· Enriched Environment
· Choices
· Adequate time
· Collaboration
· Immediate Feedback
· Mastery/Application
The HET model has two main goals:
· To create participating citizens, willing and able to engage in our democratic process to improve life now and for future generations.
· To help educators translate current brain research into practical strategies for the classroom and school-wide, and to do so in ways that make Effective First Teaching a reality.
What You Will See in the Classroom-A clean, clutter free environment- cutting down on distractions and increasing the focus on current learning
-2-3 colors that complement each other, creating a calming effect -Lamps and maximum use of natural lighting to promote health -Plants to remove toxins from the air and promote health and creativity -Desks arranged in clusters called “Learning Clubs” to promote cooperative work groups -Community supplies to promote sharing, responsibility, organization, and cooperation Classroom RulesWe have two rules in our HET classroom:
1. Respect every person, every place, and everything. 2. Remember and use our classroom and school procedures. |
DisciplineWho doesn't want to have a sense of community whether it be in the neighborhood, an organization, a church, or workplace? Community is that sense of belonging one feels when many hearts and minds come together to work toward a common goal and live by a common set of behavior standards. These five Lifelong Guidelines provide consistent parameters and expectations of conduct in our classroom community, what behaviors to expect from ourselves and others. They are the social outcomes we set for the classroom. They also ensure that all students are in an environment that encourages exploring, discovering, and learning.
These behaviors contribute to a sense of workability in life, not only in our classroom. Absence of Threat and Nurturing Reflective ThinkingAccording to HET, the number one job of a teacher is creating and maintaining an environment free from threat. We will be using the Lifelong Guidelines and LIFESKILLS 100% of every day. Therefore, if a child fails to use any of the 5 Lifelong Guidelines or/and 19 LIFESKILLS he or she will be handed a LIFESKILL Reflective Card. The reflective card will be used as a learning situation, which teaches students how to redirect themselves when things get in the way of their learning. Your child will discuss his or her action with me and if necessary, it will be recorded in their agenda. Please keep in mind, absence of threat does not mean absence of challenge or lack of consequences for misbehavior or bad choices. It does mean lack of real and perceived threat to physical and emotional safety.
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The Highly Effective Teaching Education Model was developed by Susan Kovalik. If you would like to know more about her model, you can use the button below.