elementary school vaterstetten, gluckstraße integration of low achieving pupils 1.conception...

Elementary School Vaterstetten, GluckstraßeIntegration of low achieving pupils

1. Conception

2. Resources Learning facilities

Instructional materials Human resources

3. Projects

4. Activities

Integration of low achieving pupils

1. Conception• „Lebensraum Schule“• Our school - a space

to live for all children:

where they can live and learn together

where aims, rules and required skills are transparent

where children take an active part in school affairs

Integration of low achieving pupils

2. Resources

Learning facilities Classrooms Equipment Sports facilities Garden

Integration of low achieving pupils

2. Resources Learning facilities

Classroom management

The classroom offers corners with workstations, books, construction materials and microscopes, where children can do their own research and where they are enabled to take an active part in learning

Integration of low achieving pupils

2. Resources Learning facilities

Classroom management

The seating arrangement – where low achieving pupils learn the best and how high achieving pupils improve their social awareness...

Low and high achieving pupils sit together in rows. High achievers support their low achieving comrades.

Integration of low achieving pupils

2. Resources Learning facilities

Classroom management

Posters on the walls help to memorize themes and topics

Integration of low achieving pupils

2. Resources Learning facilities

Extra classrooms

To form small groups, we have 4extra classrooms at our disposal,where voluntary helpers (mothers, students, probationers), the teacher and the pupils work together

• These rooms are functional and comfortable at the same time• They invite for social gatherings and learning activities such as group work, individualized instruction and „Wochenplanarbeit“

Integration of low achieving pupils

2. Resources Learning facilities

German „Kuschelpädagogik“

German „Kuschelpädagogik“ at its best !

Mothers voluntarily help to improve reading skills

Small groups of five or six children are formed

In grade 4 we lay special emphasis on text comprehension

Integration of low achieving pupils

2. Resources

Equipment

computer room

workshop

art

music

Integration of low achieving pupils

2. Resources

Equipment

workshop

Pupils get the opportunity to work freely with different materials for individualized instruction (what we call „Freiarbeit“).

Integration of low achieving pupils

2. ResourcesEquipment

computer workstations

On the first floor two children share one computer, where they use MS Encarta to find information on school topics and where they prepare essays and presentations.

Integration of low achieving pupils

2. Resources

Sports facilities

Indoor swimming pool Stadium

Our children enjoy the rich possibilities the community offers to keep body and mind in good health.

Integration of low achieving pupils

2. Resources

Instructional materials

Work sheets (interdisciplinary)

Examinations and tests Checklists

Integration of low achieving pupils

2. Resources

Instructional materials

Interdisciplinary work sheets

help to better understand and

memorize the topics:

orthography, grammar, maths

and geography all in one ...

2. Resources

Instructional materials

Interdisciplinary work sheets

help to better understand and

memorize the topics:

orthography, grammar, maths

and geography all in one ...

Integration of low achieving pupils

2. Resources

Instructional materials

Examinations for pupils, so

they can prepare for tests

2. Resources

Instructional materials

Examinations for pupils, so

they can prepare for tests

Integration of low achieving pupils

2. Resources

Instructional materials

• Checklists for self evaluation

2. Resources

Instructional materials

• Checklists for self evaluation

Integration of low achieving pupils

2. Resources

Human Resources

staff (teachers, prospective teachers, facility manager, caretaker)

parents

students

probationers

We never walk alone :-D

No need to hide

Integration of low achieving pupils

3. Projects

Social behaviour

Associated classes

Scientific projects

Architecture and art

Integration of low achieving pupils

3. Projects

Associated classes

Every grade at elementary school has an associated class at secondary school. They meet regularly to work and play together. A better understanding and solidarity is intended.

Integration of low achieving pupils

4. Activities

Rituals

school assemblys

singing

acting

breaks

Integration of low achieving pupils

4. Activities

Rituals

breaks

Every break we spend outside in the schoolyard. So pupils can move around, run and play. Afterwards they return relaxed into their classrooms and have an open mind for the things to come.

Integration of low achieving pupils

5. Final conclusion

All the measures we take and all the possibilities we offer, lead to better motivation among pupils, parents and teachers. We enjoy the positive mood at our school .