This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
My school is in North Philadelphia and serves students from around the city. Students choose to attend our school because it is a safe and empowering environment.
My students are incredibly talented and hardworking individuals, who want to be successful.
For my students to be successful in life, it is imperative that I teach them reasoning, problem solving, and persistence. To teach these skills, it is necessary that my students improve their communication and collaboration skills. I believe that having tables in my classroom will help me facilitate and encourage the growth of these skills.
My Project
My teaching method encourages constant collaboration and communication among students. I believe that these are essential skills for my students in school and life beyond school.
I want collaboration to be the norm in my classroom.
Currently, my students have desks. Desks separate students and put boundaries that sometimes make it difficult to encourage teamwork. When I ask students to work with their peers, they have to move their personal belongs and desks which takes time and space.
I believe that tables will encourage my students to work together productively, which will promote positive social skills and collaboration among my students.
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