STEELES 6 FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASSROOM SETTING PRESENTATION

1. SECURITY & SHELTER The classroom should provide physical and psychological security for students.

2. SOCIAL CONTACT The classroom should promote and encourage positive social interactions between students.

3. SYMBOLIC IDENTIFICATION The classroom should effectively communicate information about the students through visual

4. TASK INSTRUMENTALITY The classroom organized to give students a clear understanding of the

5. PLEASURE The classroom should be set up in a way that is pleasing

6. GROWTH The classroom should function in such a way that promotes positive growth

WORKS CITED All photographs and definitions were created by Mary Searls. Photographs were taken

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STEELE’S 6 FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASSROOM SETTING PRESENTATION BY: MARY SEARLS 9/29/14 P R A C T I C U M : M R S. C A P E L ’ S B E L L W O O D 1 S T G R A D E E L E M E N T A R Y C L A S S

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

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

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 to represent students’ feelings Pictures with schedule Displays of students’ lives

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. Place for student belongings Easy access to materials Labels Cubbies

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

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

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.