56 15 DOMAIN 2: Classroom Environment COMPONENT 2E: Organizing Physical and Digital Space The student teacher organizes classroom space to engage all learners and makes safe use of physical and virtual space. The learning environment is accessible to all learners and engages PK-12 students in digital tools and platforms to enhance learning. Exemplary • The physical and virtual environments are safe; clear expectations for student behavior in learning environments are well-defined, posted, and modeled. • The learning environments are arranged for maximum accessibility and modifications are made to accommodate all students. • There is complete alignment between the goals of the lesson and the learning environments. • Students are involved in the design of the learning spaces and are encouraged to seek out tools/resources to promote engagement and the highest levels of learning. • Students take the initiative to adjust the learning environment as appropriate. • Student teachers and students make extensive and imaginative use of available technology in support of productivity and efficiency. Expected • The physical and virtual environments are safe; expectations for student behavior are defined and posted. • The learning environments are accessible and arranged to accommodate students, as necessary, supporting the instructional goals and learning activities. • The student teacher proactively investigates student needs and designs the space to engage and accommodate various learning profiles. • The student teacher directs students when and how to access and use tools/ resources for engagement and high-level learning. • The student teacher makes appropriate use of available technology to support productivity and efficiency. Emergent • There is minimal evidence of student teacher effort to ensure student safety in physical and virtual environments; some expectations for student behavior are established. • The learning environments are not fully accessible; accommodations are not addressed for all learners. • The learning environments minimally support instructional goals and learning activities. • The student teacher makes limited use of available technology and other resources; student use of digital tools is minimally effective in learning. Unsatisfactory • The physical and/or virtual environments contain safety hazards that endanger students; learning spaces are not structured for ease of student access of navigation. • Little to no expectations for student behavior are established. • There is minimal evidence of modifications or accommodations for students. • Available technology is not being used to support or enhance learning. Not Observed Discussion Prompts: • How does the organization of the learning environment support instructional goals and learning activities? • Describe your strategies for ensuring the learning space is safe. • How do you ensure that the learning space and resources are accessible (e.g., all students are able to see and hear, availability of devices/ connectivity)? • In selecting resources, how do you determine age appropriateness, ease of navigation, and adherence to school policy? • How do you provide assistance if students are unable to use or access a particular resource or learning space? • What communication options are available to students during virtual activities to assist in and enhance learning? Evidence of Practice: • Furniture arrangement • Audio/visual aids • Bulletin boards, posters, and student work • Organization of classroom resources, tools, and learning materials • Acceptable Use Policy • Forums, breakout groups, chat features in virtual lessons • Digital citizenship • Accessibility based on student needs 15
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