Assignment: Create a product that demonstrates your knowledge of how to design an effective learning environment and create a workable behavior management plan. Rationale: The creation and maintenance of a positive learning environment allows a teacher to focus his/her attention on academic press and caring for students. Although maintaining an effective classroom is an ongoing process, much of this work happens before students enter the classroom. Products: There are several acceptable products for this assignment including papers, PowerPoints, concept maps, and multimedia projects. Please clear your submission method with me before beginning the project. Grading Criteria: A successful submission will completely address the following questions/items: Learning Environment o How will you physically arrange your classroom (desks, teacher work areas, bulletin boards/signage, classroom materials, etc.)? o How will you ensure your room is designed to reflect elements of a student- centered environment? o How will you ensure your room is designed to reflect elements of a knowledge- centered environment? o How will you ensure your room is designed to reflect elements of an assessment- centered environment? o How will you ensure your room is designed to reflect elements of a community- centered environment? Behavior Management Plan o What is your statement