Digital Chapter Report

Chapter 6

Mikaela Lee

The constructivist idea of education is a way to help teachers create a meaningful and adaptable curriculum. Democratic classroom communities provide students with the opportunity for success.

According to Chapter 6 of the textbook, students in democratic classroom communities:

1. They feel safe and secure in the class.
2. They experience academic and social success.
3. They identify areas of personal talent and interest.
4. They feel accepted by other children and adults.
5. They contribute to the success of the class and view themselves as an important part of the class.

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Students are expected to share responsibilities and individually contribute to the learning environment in the classroom.

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Group building activities help students build trust with one another. Also, this can help students come together as they may relate in different areas of their lives such as cultural backgrounds.

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Evaluating Students . . .

When teachers are experiencing cooperative learning in their classrooms, some of these questions should be asked:

1. Which students are leaders when participating in group building activities?
2. Which students demonstrate good social skills?
3. Which students are knowledgeable about the content and skills of the subject area?
4. Which students are shy, withdrawn, or reticent?
5. Which students have difficulty communicating with others?
6. Which students do not actively participate in the group activities?
7. Which students seem to have trouble interacting with other students?

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Class Meetings . . .

In a democratic classroom atmosphere, class meetings are very valuable.

Students can come together and share their knowledge, and use problem solving skills.

This allows students to engage in a positive learning environment, and have experiences that can promote positivity.

Developmental levels and social skills are observed by teachers during these meetings!