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| Instructor | 8 |
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| Taberski, Sharon | 2 |
| Dunn, Kenneth | 1 |
| Dunn, Rita | 1 |
| Edgar, Susan | 1 |
| Meagher, Judy | 1 |
| Novelli, Joan | 1 |
| Reti, Audrey | 1 |
| Starkey, Betty Norton | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 4 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 3 |
| Collected Works - General | 1 |
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| Teachers | 2 |
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Dunn, Rita; Dunn, Kenneth – Instructor, 1977
Last month the authors discussed how teachers can learn to identify their students' individual learning styles (EJ 527 074). This article uses that information to create a new and exciting classroom in ten easy steps. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Class Organization, Classroom Design, Cognitive Style, Diagrams
Meagher, Judy – Instructor, 1996
Presents classroom setup and display ideas that can help elementary teachers create an effective learning environment. Ideas include signposts for instructions; a classroom duties chart; teacher helper hats; and bulletin boards that feature famous authors, graphs, daily news, student work, and creative writing. (SM)
Descriptors: Bulletin Boards, Class Organization, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment
Reti, Audrey; And Others – Instructor, 1992
Eight elementary school teachers describe how they organized their classrooms to make unique, effective learning environments. There are ideas for creating a reading garden, shared spaces, more work space, more storage space, desktop folders, confined block areas, magnetic display holders, and effective room layouts. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Organization, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Elementary Education
Taberski, Sharon – Instructor, 2001
Presents suggestions for setting up a classroom that is organized, efficient, and welcoming, focusing on the following elements: the conference table, individual work trays, flower arrangements, a small rug area, paper files, folder storage, book bags, reading baskets, the teacher's chair and easel, a meeting area, and low-level tables. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Organization, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Classroom Furniture
Starkey, Betty Norton – Instructor, 1980
Presents tips and a checklist to help primary teachers prepare for a new school year. Suggests that in August the teacher should prepare the classroom, decide on the schedule and class rules, meet parents, and prepare a teaching plan for the first day of school. (SJL)
Descriptors: Class Organization, Classroom Design, Elementary School Teachers, Lesson Plans
Taberski, Sharon – Instructor, 1997
Presents ideas for creating a purposeful classroom environment that will help students become strategic readers. Suggestions include using the conference table to learn about students as readers, organizing books to help children make wise choices, and creating a meeting area that invites discussion. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Organization, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Learning Strategies
Instructor, 1982
Over 30 activities for elementary school classes during the first week of school are described. Ideas are included for a first day checklist, correct pronunciation of names, getting acquainted games, and classroom organization hints. (CJ)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Class Organization, Classroom Design, Classroom Techniques
Novelli, Joan; Edgar, Susan – Instructor, 1997
Two articles present suggestions for enhancing classroom management in creative ways. The first article describes how to use flexible seating arrangements to encourage cooperation, friendship, and community. The second article discusses how to encourage and work with classroom volunteers from the community. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Organization, Classes (Groups of Students), Classroom Design, Classroom Techniques
