General
What does CLASS stand for?
Hint: CL-A-S-S
Classroom Assessment Scoring System
Name at least 3 examples of negative climate
Irritable, anger, harsh voice, peer aggression, disconnected or escalating negativity, yelling, threats, physical control, harsh punishment, sarcastic voice or tone, teasing, humiliation, victimization, bullying, physical punishment
Identify 3 non-verbal ways to interact with children
eye contact, body language facial expressions, high fives/fist bumps
Open-Ended Question
A question that requires more than a one-word response.
True or False:
CLASS observers will interact with you and the children frequently and will let you know how the observation went afterwards.
False
Finish this sentence:
The CLASS observation tool assesses...
teacher and child interactions
Name at least 2 examples of High range Educator/Teacher Sensitivity
Well attuned to students, notices when students are not engaged or struggling, aware of activities in other parts of the classroom, responds in a soothing manner, acknowledges feelings, secure base for students
Name three behavior guidance strategies
Be proactive, provide clear and simple expectations, plan ahead and anticipate, patiently redirect, provide a coping strategy, positive reinforcement, modeling the behavior you want to see, offer choices, establish predictable routines, co and self-regulation, involving families in the guidance process, natural and logical consequences, teach social-emotional skills, create a supportive environment, stay calm, build strong relationships
Self and parallel talk
ST- When the teacher narrates their own actions as they are doing them
PT- When the teacher provides language for children's actions - resembles sportscasting
True or False
The scoring range is from low, mid to high
True
How many CLASS domains are there?
3
Emotional Support, Classroom Organization, Instructional Support
Name at least 2 examples of High range Regard for Student/Children Perspectives
Does not rigidly adhere to an agenda, flexible, clear expectations, based on interests of children, enables students to be independent, students lead activities
List 2 open-ended questions
Tell me about your picture...
What would happen if you put it in water?
How are they alike or different?
Why did you use this type of block?
The question must encourage deeper thinking and conversation rather than a "yes" or "no" answer.
Brainstorming
Group discussion to produce ideas or solve problems
True or False
CLASS observers use a checklist when they are assessing behaviors and practices?
False
CLASS observers are looking for consistency, frequency and intensity - not just checking behaviors and practices off a list after observing it once
When a CLASS observer is in your classroom, are they observing the Lead Teacher only or all Educators present in the classroom?
All Educators present in the classroom. Everyone is responsible for what's happening in your classroom.
Name at least 2 examples of High range Instructional Learning Formats
Open-ended questions, move around and check areas of room, presents info. in a variety of ways with a variety of materials, students actively manipulate materials, advanced organizers, summaries, reorientation statements
List 3 ways to interact with children during mealtime
sit with them, engagement in conversations, model positive behaviors, ask open-ended questions, relate topics to their home and community lives, encourage back and forth conversations, make eye contact, use a calm voice and body language, if they spill or have a problem - support them to solve it calmly and gently
Scaffolding
Building on what a child already understands by giving hints and assistance to help them get to the answer or complete the task.
True or False
The CLASS observer will come into my class twice for 20 minutes each time
True
Does the CLASS scoring system rate me as a teacher?
Absolutely not! CLASS enables high quality interactions which lead to improved academic and social-emotional outcomes for children. However you score in each domain will allow you to view your strengths and your areas of growth within your classroom. The observer is not rating you specifically, they are observing what a typical child experiences in your classroom everyday. Everybody has areas of growth!
Name at least 2 examples of High range Quality of Feedback AND at least 2 examples of High range Language Modeling
QF- Scaffolding, back and forth exchanges, follow up questions for higher level of understanding, asks why questions, expands on responses, specific feedback, students able to persist
LM- Many conversations, teacher controlled periods are short, open ended questions, builds on attempts to communicate, self talk and parallel talk, teacher uses a variety of nouns, verbs, adverbs, prepositions
Describe a signal you can use to gather children's attention
lights off/on, clap hands, peace sign, rainbows, certain songs or certain sounds, i.e. bells, chimes
Feedback loop
Exchange of conversation that goes back and forth several times
True or False
Don't change anything because a CLASS observer is coming
True
You've worked so hard on the routines of the children in your classroom, so changing things can negatively impact your score