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Problem Justification Presentation
The Problem
The class stops at the restroom and drinking fountain after recess to have a break before the next lesson. The students have a restroom monitor for the boys and for the girls allowing a set number of students in the restroom at the same time to reduce congestion and horseplay. The teacher also monitors the restrooms checking from the door and calling out when there is more noise than necessary coming from either restroom.
When students are finished in the restroom or have taken a drink, they line up and wait for the rest of the group. While the teacher monitors the restroom, those students waiting in line become restless. By the time each student has had the opportunity to use the facility, get a drink and return to the line more than five minutes have passed. By the time the students return to the classroom, hang up coats and get to their seats, another five minutes have passed which takes time away from the lesson and often prevents the students from completing work, so it becomes homework.
The problem continued
Transitions within the classroom such as getting ready for recess, lining up to leave the classroom and packing up at the end of the day seem to take much longer than necessary. Eliminating, or shortening recess isn’t an option because it is critical for students to have time to exercise, socialize and relax between academic lessons.
What strategies, motivations or incentives can I implement to positively affect transitions and breaks to allow more academic time and less wasted wait time during the day?
Learning time is lost on unproductive wait time due to excessive talking and horseplay. Students are missing out on quality instruction time that would benefit learning and understanding concepts in the core subjects. When time is cut short, so are explanations, demonstrations, small group and individual instruction. Homework becomes a necessity for students unable to complete work within the shortened learning time. Students need time to learn the four core subjects, but they must also learn social skills such as, time management, efficiency in transitions, respect for classmates and teachers, meeting set expectations and appropriate behaviors.
Learning time is lost on unproductive wait time due to excessive talking and horseplay. Students are missing out on quality instruction time that would benefit learning and understanding concepts in the core subjects. When time is cut short, so are explanations, demonstrations, small group and individual instruction. Homework becomes a necessity for students unable to complete work within the shortened learning time. Students need time to learn the four core subjects, but they must also learn social skills such as, time management, efficiency in transitions, respect for classmates and teachers, meeting set expectations and appropriate behaviors.
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