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Focusing on the First Two Weeks

Focusing on the First Two Weeks

Posted on May 15, 2018
Tags: 2b: establishing a culture for learning, 3a: communicating with students, 4a: reflecting on teaching, beginning of the year, classroom culture, elementary
Categories: Danielson Domain 2: The Classroom Environment, Danielson Domain 3: Instruction, Danielson Domain 4: Professional Responsbilities, Teaching Insight from Professionals (TIPS)

Kamia Smith, 1st Grade

Why does Ms. Smith focus so specifically on getting to know her students in the first two weeks of school?

What would be the repercussions of skipping this important step?

Last modified: July 13, 2021