Details:

Part -1:

For this benchmark, you will design a visual classroom environment plan (1,000-1,250 words) that includes the physical arrangement and organization of materials and resources. Be creative; there are no money or size constraints.

Review the instructor feedback on your "Classroom Management Tools" from Topic 5. In 250 -500 words, describe your classroom environment plan, including how you will revise each of the following areas as well as provide an explanation for each improvement:

- Define classroom management policy
- Reinforcements and consequences for behavior
- Consider individual differences in ability, culture, and language
- Family support, routines, and schedules

Create two classroom environment maps, one for Birth-PK, the other thr K-3

- Label both maps with materials, furniture, and other design elements. Maps can be hand-drawn or computer generated, but must be submitted in a PDF or Word document.

In 500-750 words, describe best practices for development of a healthy, supportive, and challenging environment for learning. Include the following in your description:

- Diversity of your students

- Students interests and special needs

- Families as partners

- Rationale for both environments you designed. Justify each item in your designs (e.g., materials, furniture, design elements, how they are arranged).

Use 3-5 scholarly resources)

Prepare this assignment according to the GCU guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

Part -2:

Observe a student with challenging behaviors.

Create an individual plan to support this child using strategies from the readings. Present the plan as a list of 15-20 items with explanations as sub-points. Include the following:

1. Description of the challenging behavior;

2. Strategies for cognitive/academic, social/emotional, language/communication, motor, and self-help/adaptive domains; and

3. Family involvement as an integral component of your support for the child.

GCU format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

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