Physical Environment Plan

By this point in your degree program, you have been exposed to many different classrooms with varying layouts. It is a good idea to start planning what your ideal classroom would look like. When you have your own classroom, you may have to make adjustments due to physical space, budget, or other obstacles. However, if you have an end goal in mind, you can work toward creating the setup that best fits the needs of your students and your own personal style.

Based on your own research, use a digital tool or other appropriate strategy to create an ideal physical layout of your birth to age 2 classroom. Your layout should include how you would organize the space, materials, and resources in order to maximize progress and promote social interaction. Consider areas centered on art, library, writing, science/math, dramatic play, blocks, and puzzles/manipulatives.

In addition, write a 500-750 word research-based essay explaining your layout. Explain how you would organize space, time, and materials/resources to maximize progress and promote social interaction amongst peers, parents, and caregivers. Furthermore, discuss any special attention you would give to areas that would accommodate students with exceptionalities.

Support your findings with 3-5 scholarly resources.

Submit the physical layout and the explanation as one submission.

 

Rubric

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Birth to Pre-K Classroom Layout

8 points

Criteria Description

Birth to Pre-K Classroom Layout

5. Target

8 points

The classroom layout skillfully organizes the space, materials, and resources in a practical and realistic way. The layout is exceptional for maximizing the progress of young children and promoting their social interaction.

4. Acceptable

6.96 points

The classroom layout clearly organizes the space, materials, and resources in a direct way. The classroom layout is detailed to show the maximization of progress and promotion of social interaction.

3. Approaching

5.92 points

The classroom layout vaguely organizes the space, materials, and resources. The classroom layout is barely detailed enough to show the maximization of progress and promotion of social interaction, leaving gaps in the layout.

2. Insufficient

5.52 points

The classroom layout inefficiently organizes the space, materials, and resources. The classroom does not present enough detail to show the maximization of progress and promotion of social interaction.

1. No Submission

0 points

Not addressed.

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Layout Explanation Maximize Space and Promote Social Interactions

8 points

Criteria Description

Layout Explanation Maximize Space and Promote Social Interactions

5. Target

8 points

Essay thoughtfully and convincingly explains how layout is designed to maximize the progress of young children and promote their social interaction.

4. Acceptable

6.96 points

Essay clearly and relevantly explains how layout is designed to maximize the progress of young children and promote their social interaction.

3. Approaching

5.92 points

Essay is unclear and lacks explanation on how the layout is designed to maximize the progress of young children and promote their social interaction.

2. Insufficient

5.52 points

Essay is incomplete or insufficiently explains how the layout is designed to maximize the progress of young children and promote their social interaction.

1. No Submission

0 points

Not addressed.

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Layout Explanation: Accommodate Students with Exceptionalities

12 points

Criteria Description

Layout Explanation: Accommodate Students with Exceptionalities

5. Target

12 points

The layout explanation is exceptionally detailed to show the accommodations for students with exceptionalities.

4. Acceptable

10.44 points

The layout explanation is detailed to show the accommodations for students with exceptionalities.

3. Approaching

8.88 points

The layout explanation is insignificantly detailed to show the accommodations for students with exceptionalities leaving gaps.

2. Insufficient

8.28 points

The layout explanation does not present enough detail to show the accommodations for students with exceptionalities.

1. No Submission

0 points

Not addressed.

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Thesis Development and Purpose

2.8 points

Criteria Description

Thesis Development and Purpose

5. Target

2.8 points

Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive; contained within the thesis is the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

4. Acceptable

2.44 points

Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

3. Approaching

2.07 points

Thesis is underdeveloped or vague. Purpose is not clear.

2. Insufficient

1.93 points

Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.

1. No Submission

0 points

Not addressed.

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Argument Logic and Construction

3.2 points

Criteria Description

Argument Logic and Construction

5. Target

3.2 points

Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

4. Acceptable

2.78 points

Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

3. Approaching

2.37 points

Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

2. Insufficient

2.21 points

Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

1. No Submission

0 points

Not addressed.

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Mechanics of Writing

2 points

Criteria Description

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

5. Target

2 points

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

4. Acceptable

1.74 points

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.

3. Approaching

1.48 points

Mechanical errors or typos are present, and can be distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are inconsistent.

2. Insufficient

1.38 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) and/or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.

1. No Submission

0 points

Not addressed.

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Paper Format

2 points

Criteria Description

Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

5. Target

2 points

All format elements are correct.

4. Acceptable

1.74 points

Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

3. Approaching

1.48 points

Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.

2. Insufficient

1.38 points

Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

1. No Submission

0 points

Not addressed.

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Documentation of Sources

2 points

Criteria Description

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

5. Target

2 points

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

4. Acceptable

1.74 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.

3. Approaching

1.48 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although several minor formatting errors are present.

2. Insufficient

1.38 points

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors

1. No Submission

0 points

Not addressed.