Chattanooga

Chattanooga Case Study

•Student work could be found everywhere, inside the classroom, out the door and, in some cases, down the hall.

•The teachers did not stand still and lecture; they covered every part of the room and monitored every activity that took place.

Multiple small group activities were often found in their classrooms, with the traditional arrangement of desks in rows practically non-existent.

•Students in their classes were at ease asking questions and commenting on statements made by teachers and others.

•Expectations for the students were clearly stated and exemplars of previous years’ assignments as models of what to produce.

•The organization of the rooms and the lessons was clearly evident. Materials were easily accessible when needed and class time was not wasted from lack of preparation.