Down the left side of the paper is an organizational framework for reviewing the characteristics of a standards-based classroom. The middle columns reflects the list of these characteristics as students and new teachers might see them after entering a standards-based classroom for the first time. The right hand column of the paper provides an elaboration of these characteristics. Student Perspective Framework From a Student Perspective Elaboration Vision of Learning Students understand Springfield's standards, benchmarks, and body of knowledge as the foundation for their learning. Students understand that the responsibility for learning has shifted to them.
Administrators are a part of the instructional process.
Students understand the learning goals for their class and their teacher's expectations for success. Students see the connections between their learning goals and how the various assessments will evaluate their progress. Asministrators meet with teachers to share dialogue on meeting the needs of students academically. Instructional Model Students view teacher as approachable, motivating, and helpful. Students see that the teacher uses different instructional options if pupils are not learning and the teacher is sensitive about ensuring that all students are learning.