A classroom is generally a structure erected to shelter students and/or teachers who are in the process of learning or teaching. A group of these structures coupled with students and teachers constitutes a school. Mapleton is such a school, whose beauty surpasses words. This school is miles ahead of the rest in terms of nurturing a class environment that appears conducive for studies. This has been realized following the pattern employed by the students in the process of tackling their assignments; the content of materials pinned on the glass walls and ceilings, and the study equipment present, among others.
Mapleton High School bears an informal climate of the rooms. This is according to Mapleton Local Schools (2010), where the students share their views regarding a certain subject or topic. It has been observed that the students in this school cooperate with their teachers. This is illustrated through the English teacher, who allows the students to participate in the process of answering the question she raises. It turns out that, the students do most of the talking since they are allowed to discuss their views before they present them before their teacher. Based on these descriptions, the climate is nurturing because allowing students to participate induces an atmosphere that captures the attention of the students. However, the student’s performance in the single subject given; English, is subject to clarification. It is not clear whether the prevailing classroom climate favors all the subjects or it favors the English subject alone.
Projects, discussions, lectures, among other methods, validate Mapleton High School as a center of excellence through the way they dominate in the various classes. For instance, Ms. Valko begins her class by allowing students to present their assignments before the class, which they had previously done in groups. This gives the students a chance to research their assignments so that they can understand and apply what they have been taught in class. Therefore, Mapleton High School students do not copy from each other because all of them are equipped with knowledge from their researches. Other methods can also boost the school’s performance like the method of interview, where the teacher poses questions relating to his/her previous teachings. This can be done either to an individual or a group of students. The teacher then identifies the necessary adjustments he/she need to make in boosting the understanding of the students. Finally, the description of Mapleton School pictures all the attributes of a performing school. It is big and clean to the point as the overall climate suggests.
In conclusion, Mapleton High School is an excellent, good enough school. The evidence for this appears, not only in its beautiful and visually appealing environment (Mapleton Local School, 2010) but also through its performance. For instance, Ms. Valko’s class performance in English is quite commendable. I have learned a lot from this elementary school that I did not know before. For instance, I have learned that a variety of methods of teaching like discussions, projects, and presentations need to be introduced to students if any school wishes to excel like Mapleton High School. Mapleton School is different from the rest in that, it bears unique clean buildings and a good environment unlike other schools, whose appearance is scary. Moreover, its good performance separates it from the rest. Given an opportunity as either a teacher or a student, I would feel extremely in a world-class school, where students cooperate, are willing to perform well, and whose interaction with their teacher induces the urge for success, not only for the students but also for the teachers. Mapleton School is a school that all would wish to be.
Reference
Mapleton Local School. (2010). Web.