What the goal means: As a student led classroom, we as a whole need to make sure everyone is responsible and is a leader in our classroom. When kids do Give Me 5s, the rest of the class needs to focus and listen to the person doing that Give Me 5. This is because he/she is owning Mr. Solarz's power so all student have to treat that person like Mr. Solarz. Unfortunately, some students don't listen to Give Me 5s and keep talking so that is when it is disrespectful and the person doing the Give Me 5 calls off their name. We use that power usefully so we don't abuse the naturally given power, this is because it might get taken away or limited! We mostly use those Give Me 5s for reminders and transitions. This is helpful because it will remind us of our schedule, that is up on a mini TV so we can look at it.
Why the goal is important: This is important because as a class we need to learn how to be good leaders and even be better followers! This is because we listen to each others thoughts and ideas. This power is given to be very helpful and useful to the class, we even remind Mr. Solarz for some things! We listen to the students because it will help maintain 21st century skills too! We use our power and we listen to the power, so we can be good Westgate leaders. This goal helps us keep staying on track and focused to the speaker and even give daily basis reminders.
How we will know if we were successful in meeting our goal:
- We are maintaining to listen better to the speaker.
- We are being good followers and leaders.
- We are looking and reminding others about our schedule(on the mini TV).
- We are saying it loud and clear.
- We keep using and not abusing the power(as a class we are not getting limited for the Give Me 5s).
- We don't politely disagree during a Give Me 5.