Understanding the contextual factors at your schhol and within your classroom can include a variety of things such as culture, economics, demographics and even academic history. As teachers you need to remain flexible and understand the different collective and individual learning needs of all your students. The issues you may face as a teacher may connect to the local community and may need to be taken into account when instructing students in your classroom. It is important as a teacher to be able to not only understand when your make instructional decisions may be influcend on outside factors but als understand how contextual analysis will effect these issues. In my case, Ps 66 The School of higher Expectations falls under the New York
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Its currently a Preschool and Elementary school that goes up to grade 5. The physical condition, amenitites and resources for the school as a whole and my classroom could use some work. Closets in classrooms are falling apart and need some repair along with eh PA system does not funcation properly in the cafeteria and gymnasium which could be a safety concern if an emergency took place. Air conditioning in the classrooms need updateing and worn flooring tiles throughout the school need replacement. In order to improve accessibility in the school an elevator need to be installed along with student bathrooms need to upgraded. Plumbing fixtures are old and most windowns, window guards and window shades need replacement in the classroom itself. However despite the lack there of the facilities and amenities being in great condition, I do think the school invests more in their physical resources for the classrooms and school as a whole. The school realizes the nature and quality of the curriculum is closely ties into the resources that are available to sutens and how they are used. Everything we see or touch in the school is a resources, thus resources extend far beyond textbooks. …show more content…
The school as a whole focuses on a child-centerd learning climate along with active partnership among, staff, students, parents, and the community as a whole. In 2014 their where 14 white students, 182 African American students, 1 Asian student, 466 Hispanic students and 4 American Indian students. Ps 66 serves 667 students in grades PK-5. Around 92% of students attend classes at this school everyday. 16% of students are ELL students and 17% of students have individualized education plans. The school does have along list of special programs that include balanced literacy, everyday math, extended day program, after school, sports and arts and even a 100 book challenge club. The school also offers self contained classes. Surveys show that 4% of self contained students scored 3 or 4 on the state math test and 3% of ICT students scored 3 or 4 on the state math exam as well. However, 93% of parents say students with disabilities are included in all activities, and 82% of teachers say students with special needs are educated in the least restrictive environment appropriate.89% of teachers also say this school ensures that ELLS receive the same curriculum as non-ELLS with appropriate
Its currently a Preschool and Elementary school that goes up to grade 5. The physical condition, amenitites and resources for the school as a whole and my classroom could use some work. Closets in classrooms are falling apart and need some repair along with eh PA system does not funcation properly in the cafeteria and gymnasium which could be a safety concern if an emergency took place. Air conditioning in the classrooms need updateing and worn flooring tiles throughout the school need replacement. In order to improve accessibility in the school an elevator need to be installed along with student bathrooms need to upgraded. Plumbing fixtures are old and most windowns, window guards and window shades need replacement in the classroom itself. However despite the lack there of the facilities and amenities being in great condition, I do think the school invests more in their physical resources for the classrooms and school as a whole. The school realizes the nature and quality of the curriculum is closely ties into the resources that are available to sutens and how they are used. Everything we see or touch in the school is a resources, thus resources extend far beyond textbooks. …show more content…
The school as a whole focuses on a child-centerd learning climate along with active partnership among, staff, students, parents, and the community as a whole. In 2014 their where 14 white students, 182 African American students, 1 Asian student, 466 Hispanic students and 4 American Indian students. Ps 66 serves 667 students in grades PK-5. Around 92% of students attend classes at this school everyday. 16% of students are ELL students and 17% of students have individualized education plans. The school does have along list of special programs that include balanced literacy, everyday math, extended day program, after school, sports and arts and even a 100 book challenge club. The school also offers self contained classes. Surveys show that 4% of self contained students scored 3 or 4 on the state math test and 3% of ICT students scored 3 or 4 on the state math exam as well. However, 93% of parents say students with disabilities are included in all activities, and 82% of teachers say students with special needs are educated in the least restrictive environment appropriate.89% of teachers also say this school ensures that ELLS receive the same curriculum as non-ELLS with appropriate