Learning Environment (Standards 4 and 5)

Young learner immersed in his learning environment at the
Waikiki Aquarium's Edge of the Reef exhibit.

Summary: This photo depicts the ideal interaction between The Learner and The Learning Environment.  The learning environment stimulates all senses of the learner such that learning is hands on, thoughtful, and reflective.

Standard 1 : The Learner
Artifacts / Rationale: 

• Case Study
• Student Survey

Commendation: Debbie assessed student backgrounds and implemented strategies (1:1 conferencing). Teacher addressed each of the students in 1:1 respectable manner prior and during the lesson.  Use of personal inventory survey to define students.  Based on initial inventory survey, teacher is integrating additional strategies to develop student behavior (student affirmation statements).   (Gabe Garduque, College Supervisor)

Standard 3 : The Learning Environment

Artifacts / Rationale: 

• Progress Trackers
• Class Blog

Commendation: 

- Students worked purposefully both in partners and independently - Students creating works/projects that demonstrate what is being practiced - Students using technology in an active and constructive way to further learning - Students working at their own level, with challenging and engaging tasks which will allow them to grow - Students feeling successful, happy, included - Students being honored and respected for who they are as individuals (Steve Ross, Elementary Principal)