Categories: All - autonomy - mindset - organization - resilience

by Vince Steen 8 years ago

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Positive Classroom

Creating a positive classroom environment involves a synergistic relationship among students, teachers, and the overall classroom setting. Essential factors include fostering self-discipline, developing resilience, and promoting autonomy among students.

Positive Classroom

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Teachers play the central role in the dynamic relationships which form a positive classroom. How can a teacher mediate factors within the educational setting to ensure a quality, equitable education for all students?

The LEARNING SETTING is influenced by...

the mindsets of students and school personnel

assessment strategies

classroom policies

instructional supports

instructional strategies

classroom organization

social values and social policies

the surrounding cultural and economic community

school policies and climate

AN EFFECTIVE TEACHER MUST...

help students develop self-disciplineSubtopic

value and promote education

Become resilient and stress hardy

believe all students can learn

be organized and employ efficient classroom practices

model the learning process and the struggles it involves

exhibit empathy

emphasize students' SEL

build positive relationships with colleagues, students , and parents

have the confidence to learn from mistakes

have a positiveattitude towards self and others

employ a variety of pedagogical approaches to make learning accessible for all students

engage in ongoing assessment of own assumptions about students' and their ability to learn

POSITIVE CLASSROOM

To be successful a student needs

A positive classroom environment is formed through the dynamic relationship between students, teacher, and the classroom setting.

A Positive Classroom is formed by the dynamic relationships between the students, teacher, and the classroom setting.

develop resilience
to value their education
Learning materials that are accessible
autonomy
behavioral skills
self-discipline
confidence to learn from mistakes
Respect for self and others
support from caring adults
mindset towards school and learning
to care for themselves
learning skills