Creating an environment of respect and rapport means that the teacher creates a learning community in their classroom. This is vital to establish because if a student feels uncomfortable in a classroom, they will not learn. Also, if they feel disrespected, or like their opinion does not matter, they will be unlikely to respect others or participate positively in class discussions, thus causing more disrespect in the classroom. Elements of this include:
Teacher Interactions with Students, Including Both Words and Actions
Students notice everything the teachers do and say. Nothing goes unnoticed. In light of this, the teacher must use their words and actions to build a positive learning environment. They must show the students how much they care.
Student Interactions with Other Students, Including both Words and Actions
At the age that students are in our classrooms, their present Erikson crisis causes them to put a ton of value on what other people think of them. Therefore, if students are being mean to each other, it will hurt the learning. The teacher must demonstrate and stress positive interactions between peers. If this is accomplished, students will learn to their best of their ability, which is our goal. One can tell if these positive interactions are occurring by noticing active listening, respectful turn taking, encouragement, physical proximity, etc..
Implementing in the Classroom/Artifacts Demonstrating Competency
Teacher Interactions with Students, Including Both Words and Actions
Students notice everything the teachers do and say. Nothing goes unnoticed. In light of this, the teacher must use their words and actions to build a positive learning environment. They must show the students how much they care.
Student Interactions with Other Students, Including both Words and Actions
At the age that students are in our classrooms, their present Erikson crisis causes them to put a ton of value on what other people think of them. Therefore, if students are being mean to each other, it will hurt the learning. The teacher must demonstrate and stress positive interactions between peers. If this is accomplished, students will learn to their best of their ability, which is our goal. One can tell if these positive interactions are occurring by noticing active listening, respectful turn taking, encouragement, physical proximity, etc..
Implementing in the Classroom/Artifacts Demonstrating Competency
- Teach students proper tools for discussion
- Put up a poster of a hand called the "Helping Hand" with kind words and phrases on the fingers
- Have students write positive notes to each other
- When students disagree, teach positive conflict resolution techniques
- Always take time to talk to a student who needs to talk
- Put up a poster of class rules that include kindness, respectful listening, etc., and have students sign it
- When disagreeing with a student, stress that you see where they are coming from, and ask if they can see it from your point of view
- Give rewards to students that are being especially kind
- Make a point to ask students about their extracurricular activities and attend them if possible
- Photo labeled for reuse
- (2018). Static.pdesas.org. Retrieved 15 February 2018, from http://static.pdesas.org/content/documents/danielson_rubric_32.pdf