Learning Environment Custom Essay

Observe and focus on the physical elements of the classroom learning environment including but not limited to seating, learning stations, and student materials.

Create two classroom maps that support a positive learning environment for young children within two different ages/grades, one in a Birth to Pre-K and the other in K to Grade 3. Label both maps with materials, furniture, and other design elements.

Write a 500-750-word explanation of the two classroom maps that includes the following:

How you have integrated elements that support a positive learning environment; and
Rationale for choosing and arranging the objects in each learning environment.
Use 3-5 scholarly resources to support your design.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Rubric
Learning Environment

1
Unsatisfactory
0.00%
2
Less than Satisfactory
65.00%
3
Satisfactory
75.00%
4
Good
85.00%
5
Excellent
100.00%
84.0 %Content

15.0 %Classroom Model: Birth-PK
No submission.
Classroom model is not clearly labeled or well thought out.
Classroom model is clearly labeled, but not well thought out.
Classroom model is clearly labeled and well thought out.
Classroom model is clearly labeled, professionally done, and exhibits critical thinking.
15.0 %Classroom Model: K-3
No submission.
Classroom model is not clearly labeled or well thought out.
Classroom model is clearly labeled, but not well thought out.
Classroom model is clearly labeled and well thought out.
Classroom model is clearly labeled, professionally done, and exhibits critical thinking.
27.0 %Explanation of Birth-PK Classroom Model
No submission.
Explanation of how integrated elements support a positive learning environment is unclear and vague. Rationale for choosing and arranging the objects is illogical.
Explanation of how integrated elements support a positive learning environment is clear and relevant, but lacks details. Rationale for choosing and arranging the objects is logical.
Explanation of how integrated elements support a positive learning environment is detailed and relevant. Rationale for choosing and arranging the objects is logical.
Explanation of how integrated elements support a positive learning environment is comprehensive. Rationale for choosing and arranging the objects is logical and insightful.
27.0 %Explanation of K-3 Classroom Model
No submission.
Explanation of how integrated elements support a positive learning environment is unclear and vague. Rationale for choosing and arranging the objects is illogical.
Explanation of how integrated elements support a positive learning environment is clear and relevant, but lacks details. Rationale for choosing and arranging the objects is logical.
Explanation of how integrated elements support a positive learning environment is detailed and relevant. Rationale for choosing and arranging the objects is logical.
Explanation of how integrated elements support a positive learning environment is comprehensive. Rationale for choosing and arranging the objects is logical and insightful.
16.0 %Organization, Effectiveness, and Format

10.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
Surface errors impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are employed.
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice and/or word choice are present.
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Audience-appropriate language is employed.
Paper is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech.
The writer is clearly in command of standard, written academic English.
16.0 %Organization, Effectiveness, and Format

3.0 %Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
APA is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.
APA is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.
APA is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.
APA is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
All format elements are correct.
16.0 %Organization, Effectiveness, and Format

3.0 %Research Citations (in-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and references page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style)
No references page and no citations are included.
References page is present, but citations are inconsistently used.
References page is included. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present.
References page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct.
In-text citations and a references page are complete. The documentation of cited sources is free of errors.
100 %Total Weightage