Responsive Classroom

Foundation
Knowledge of Child Development Theory
Principle of Teaching Social Skills
C.A.R.E.S.
Cooperation, Assertion, Responsibility, Empathy, Self-Control

Components
Morning Meeting
Components
Empowering language/ encouraging language
Rules and Logical Consequences
Classroom Organization
Academic Choice
Guided Discovery
Assessment and Reporting to Parents

Implementation
Building a Classroom Community
Modeling, Practicing and Role-Playing Conflict Resolution
Appropriate Environment and Materials
Cooperative Learning
Independent Inquiry
Continuous Progress
Portfolio Assessment
Critical Contracts

Outcomes
Balance of teacher-directed instruction and child-initiated learning
Student responsibility for work and environment
Caring behavior
Problem-solving ability both socially and academically
Parental involvement and understanding