Teachers use resources, routines, and procedures to provide a respectful, positive, safe, student-centered environment that is conducive to learning.
– Virginia Department of Education
The standard of Learning Environment defines an effective, positive and respectful classroom by incorporating a successful classroom management and behavior plan, and critical organization for the classroom each day. Keys to effective classroom management include various factors that work together to form a positive and respectful learning environment, such as instructional methods, behavior expectations and a positive atmosphere.
The most important aspects of these factors are: accountability for both the teacher and his/her students in the form of classroom expectations, cultural awareness, and the implementation of evidence-based practices to ensure effective classroom management.
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Click here to read about Culturally Responsive Classroom Management that I plan to incorporate into my classroom to create a safe, positive environment for my students.
Click here to see an evidence-based practice I have implemented in the classroom for student teaching for a student who could not stay on task.