1. STEELE’S 6 FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASSROOM SETTING PRESENTATION BY: MARY SEARLS 9/29/14 PRACTICUM: MRS. CAPEL’S 1 ST GRADE CLASS BELLWOOD ELEMENTARY

2. 1. SECURITY & SHELTER The classroom should provide physical and psychological security for students. Safety precautions Emergency plans Clear rules Student voices welcomed Schedules/ Procedures

3. 2. SOCIAL CONTACT The classroom should promote and encourage positive social interactions between students. Relaxed environment Desks facing each other Shared supplies Circular set up of groups

4. 3. SYMBOLIC IDENTIFICATION The classroom should effectively communicate information about the students through visual displays that allow students to identify with their classroom. Tangible praise- “Table 3 is knocking my socks off!” Pictures with schedule Pictures to represent students’ feelings Displays of students’ lives

5. 4. TASK INSTRUMENTALITY The classroom organized to give students a clear understanding of the expectations and responsibilities that they have. Tasks should be clear and defined. This should be supported by the physical environment. Labels Place for student belongings Easy access to materials Cubbies

6. 5. PLEASURE The classroom should be set up in a way that is pleasing to its students. This includes being appealing to their senses and physical needs, as well as their emotional and mental needs. Decorations & bright colors Comfort Reading rug Toys, music, student interaction in lessons Comfort Promethean board Reading rug

7. 6. GROWTH The classroom should function in such a way that promotes positive growth in students emotionally, physically, and mentally. Learning to plan ahead and follow schedules Vocabulary The alphabet and its applications Studying every day life and making connections Days of the week, months, money, temperature, seasons

8. WORKS CITED All photographs and definitions were created by Mary Searls. Photographs were taken on 9/29/14 at Bellwood Elementary in Mrs. Capel’s first grade classroom. All definitions were created from information discussed in Mrs. Branch’s TEDU 410 class.