Introduction
A classroom climate is defined as “the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical environments in which our students learn”. There is a plethora of research, articles, books and thought leaders in education that advocate the need for teachers to create a positive environment in the classroom. One can safely say that it is a prerequisite if meaningful work and student cooperation are expected. It also conducive to learning and without it, teachers may find difficulty in handling classroom management and goes hand in hand with effective teaching.
However, I think that this task should be shared by not just teachers and learners, but also of parents, school administrators, the school community itself, and to an extent, the whole community as well.
How do I define “positive”? Or better yet, how do I define a “positive learning environment”? For the purpose of this assignment I would define it as such: A positive learning environment is a place where learning is expected, where students feel safe and encouraged, where everybody works toward a common goal, where everyone gives and gets respected, and last but not least, it is a place where there is support and cooperation from the entire school community.
After reading the articles and watching Dr. Francis’ video lectures I can surmise that there are several factors that are needed as part of building a learning culture for my students.
Clear Communication
Setting a clear expectation from day one is key and communicating it to students in a language that they would understand is imperative. Part of building a climate that learning-centered involves teachers sharing their expectations concerning learning, achievement, and social behavior with...
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...t is conducive to cooperative learning. I also encourage my students to not leave their classrooms dirty and in disarray when they leave.
Conclusion
In the context where I am working now, it is not easy for to apply some concepts of classroom management and communication in establishing an environment of learning. The culture definitely plays a part on how students learn, behave and how they are disciplined at times. It is still a struggle to have buy-in from some parents as my procedures and strategies are in stark contrast to what they know. Divergent values from the parents, school systems and from me also presents as a constant struggle to keep the classroom conducive to learning while at the same time being respective to the culture. It is definitely a welcome challenge to find a good balance for me without compromising my professional values.
children should be valued at all time by the school, including the staffs of the school. Children should be centre of everything Their achievement towards learning and development (both academic and non academic)should be recognised . This should be celebrated by the school, it can be done through posters and displays, or award ceremonies and pride exhibited by pupils. COLLABORATIVE
The culture of educational institutions—K-12 or higher education— plays an instrumental role in the way that each institution functions. Educational leaders must be able to take charge and utilize this culture as part of their day-to-day routine when interacting with internal or external stakeholders to achieve success.
Modern classrooms are essential to students and their education. the learning space should be contemporary and enable for learners of all learning styles and methods. it is essential that focus is on the learner and that their environment is created to aid them. As stated, it is important for classrooms to implement both a behaviourist approach as well as a social-cultural approach. this allows for the lack of intimate education with the child on a personal level to be achieved and create self-fulfilled learners. It caters for a broader range of teaching and allows for students to be taught more creative principles, where the behaviourist approach fails.
One-way is the climate of the school or even the classroom; each staff member should be inviting and also, the school should be a safe place for the students. Classroom climate is talking about the psychological environment created through a social context and numerous instructional components related by the teachers characteristics and the behavior (Miller, Cunningham, 2011). A good classroom or school climate could be where the students are engaged, learning, and having fun in the
I think a fertile learning environment is where teachers treat students as peers, and accept and respect them as intellectual students whose belief and opinions are paid attention to, honored, and appreciated. I also like working in a classroom where students and instructors interact and dialogue. I also see a fertile learning environment as an atmosphere that promotes academic freedom and encourages experimentation and originality. I feel I have been learning in an environment where students feel safe and supported, where individual needs and uniqueness are honored, particularly in the LAC301 class. The intensive learning environment I have been experiencing in this class has catalyzed a fundamental shift in the way I look at university education. Learning about the benefits of a liberal arts education has changed the way I see the world. In addition, I have come to understand that the LAC301 class offers both physical comfort and psychological safety in the learning setting. Issues such as a structured classroom, comfortable chairs, and nearby bathrooms can make a huge difference in the quality and impact of the learning experience. I also like the way we do things in class. For example, I find the discussion time we have in class very valuable and important to my learning process. Since I have been in LAC 301, I have been filled with a positive attitude toward education and a solid basic foundation that will be used throughout my entire career at Marylhurst University.
Every student has a diverse learning style. I believe that students should learn in a safe, caring, and understanding environment. As professional educators, we should provide this safe and open-minded environment.The ways to ensure this environment is to make sure students are actively involved in their education, to make sure teachers are providing the best materials for students to learn, and to make sure parents and the community are involved in students education.
Positive Climate: Today’s observation showed that there are very few indications that the teacher and students in this classroom enjoy a warm and supportive relationship with one another. Students and children in this classroom do not appear to be connected in any meaningful way. Teachers smiled rarely and did not show much verbal or physical affection toward the children. The teacher at times used hard voice to gain more control of the classroom. Children
The seating, temperature, lighting, and noise around us can affect our brains. Thus, it is imperative to ensure before every lesson that our teaching environment is comfortable. I support a welcoming i classroom. I enforce class rules to respect one and another. All my students should feel safe and secure in my class. I also arrange my seating in a semi-circle or circle to create an environment that promotes discussion. I want to ensure my students feel comfortable asking questions and participating. Furthermore, I keep the classroom light and bright by opening the blinds to let in the natural light from outside. After all, studies have shown “students in brightly lit classrooms perform better in school compared with students in dimly lit classrooms” (Jensen, 2005, Pg
The underperformance of many students at the primary level of the education system in Jamaica has caused the schools to be placed under the microscope and there has been an intense focus on academic performance of students and the success of primary schools in general. Tied to this underperformance are many problems that are hindering the teaching and learning process, but little focus is placed on the learning environment and therefore the school climate as a critical factor is faded in the background. School climate is the learning environment created through the interaction of human relationship, physical setting and psychological atmosphere, (Perkins, 2006). A favourable school climate forms the structure within which teachers, students, parents and principals function cooperatively and constructively.
The National School Climate Center defines school climate as the "quality and character of school life" and identifies four major aspects: safety, teaching and learning, relationships, and environment (National School Climate Center, 2012). Any organization that serves people must foster an environment in which the workers, and the people it services, collectively feel a certain pride in belonging to that institution. In order to get maximum efficiency and productivity out of teachers and students, school morale must be at a significant level. Some of these facets include working conditions, safety and sense of belonging, and respected camaraderie amongst staff, students and parents.
As educators I believe it is important to create a learning climate within and surrounding your classroom. An environment where students feel their opinions are considered and valued (Chapman & King, 2005). By creating an open, caring environment students are more likely to take risks, and to develop the understanding that it is ok to fail and try again. This ability to learn from mistakes and move on is a vital skill in life, and one which students will find valuable both inside and out of the classroom.
Predominant goal is having a classroom management and creating a safe learning environment. Learning how to manage a classroom successfully is a difficult task for teachers. The everyday concern of beginner teachers is classroom management. Beginners teachers report the weak classroom management skills and disruptive students are the most significance barriers to being a good teacher (Fideler & Haskelhorn, 1999). Teachers have blamed their lesson plans, preparation in their first years of teaching (Ladd, 2000; Monroe, Blackwell, & Pepper 2010). As a teacher, it is my desire to have my students to have a safe learning environment.
In the past few years it seems that schools have really lost touch with the discipline of students. With the increasing frequency of school shootings and acts of violence it seems that the students are running the show instead of the teachers and administrators. There are many factors that are involved in creating a great classroom or a horrible classroom. From the way the teachers punish misbehaving students or the way they reward them when they do something right, to how involved the parents are with their children's education. The purpose of this paper is to explain how classroom management, when used effectively by the teacher, can produce an excellent learning environment for students.
For teachers to be effective their classrooms should be open, encouraging and safe environments, where a strong student-teacher relationship can be achieved (Marsh, 2008). Students should be treated with respect in order to meet their need for belonging (Eggen&Kauchak, 2010). The layout of the room and resources need to be well considered allowing different areas for different activities (Bennett &Smilanich, P. 1994) keeping in mind space for easy movement and creative work. Seating arrangements, noise level and room temperature all need to be taken into account when planning the classroom to maximise productive lea...
Also known as ‘classroom culture’ (Susan Groundwater-Smith, 2011, p. 108), the social-emotional environment refers to the social-emotional dimension of learning and to acknowledge the shared beliefs, customs, attitudes and expectations of teachers and students in a classroom and it has a direct effect influence on student learning outcomes (Susan Groundwater-Smith, 2011, p. 108). Therefore it sets the foundation to successfully manage the challenges of life as an adult (Development, 2010, p. 85). This is a dynamic environment and the teacher has to take on a range of different roles, such as a substitute mum, nurse, speech therapist, occupational therapist, team coach, psychologist, interior decorator, cleaner, life skills coach, behaviour manager, in order to act as the median through which these different beliefs, customs, attitudes and expectations can be shared and explained. Students also have...