Compontents of Schools
Identify the three components of schools presented in the chapter.
1.) School Personnel
2.) The Physical Plant
3.) The Curriculum
How old are students in Early Education programs? (Preschool)
How old are most middle schoolers?
Typically 11-14 years old
What is a school's optimal size?
The school and its classes are neither too large nor too small
List key characteristics of the School Personnel component of schools.
The people who work inside the school: Teachers, janitors, administrators, nurses, school resource officers, coaches, etc.
How old are Elementary school students?
5-11 Years Old
(Any answer that falls between this range is acceptable)
How old are most high schoolers?
Typically 14-18 years old
One characteristic of an effective school is Monitoring Student Progress, how do teachers do this?
Teachers assess students frequently and thoroughly and provide feedback
List key characteristics of the Physical Plant component of schools.
The school building, playground, track, parking lot, football field, etc.
Jeff Huff, Patty Arms, and Erica Norris
Middle school is student focused and high school is subject focused.
When parents and teachers are actively communicating, this is called what?
Strong Parental and Community Involvement
Everything teachers teach and what students learn in schools.
What is Curriculum?
Most elementary schools start from _____ and ends with ______ grade
Starts from Kindergarten and ends with 5th grade.
Middle school was created as an _____ stage between primary and secondary school.
What is intermediate?
Why is interactive instruction important?
When teachers interact with students it creates a fun and engaging learning environment.
This person's job focuses on the physical appearance of the school. (School Personnel who focuses on Physical Plant)
Who is Janitor/Custodian?
True or False: If you have a good early education teacher, you will be more successful in life.
True
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List all 7 ways that schools can be effective.
Optimal Size
Leadership
Collective Efficacy
Interactive Instruction
Monitoring of Student Progress
Safe and Orderly Environment
Strong Parental and Community Involvement