In order for students to learn to their fullest capabilities, the environment must be set for learning. It has been shown that in order to best learn, students must feel as if they are in a community of learners. Domain 2 is all about creating this community. A good community of learners should have an environment of respect and rapport, a culture for learning, good classroom management in behavior and procedures, and a physical space ready for learning. If these things are not achieved, students will not learn as much as they could. Components of this include:
Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport
If a student feels uncomfortable or invaluable to the classroom community, they will not respect others or participate in activities to their full ability. Thus, teachers must ensure that both student and teacher and student and student interactions are positive and respectful. See page 2A: Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport.
Establishing a Culture for Learning
Unfortunately, many students do not enjoy school. This causes them to only learn what they need to pass the test, and not all that they could learn. To combat this, teachers must create a classroom environment in which everyone is excited to learn. There should be high expectations and pride in all work that is done in the class. See page 2B: Establishing a Culture for Learning
Managing Classroom Procedures
In an engaging classroom there are many transitions. It can be during these transitions that teachers lose control of the class. To prevent this from occurring, teachers must be skilled in managing classroom procedures, meaning that when the students are transitioning from one activity to another, the teacher should ensure that there is little loss of learning time. See page 2C: Managing Classroom Procedures.
Managing Student Behaviors
Managing student behavior means that teachers have clear, unwavering, and agreed-upon expectations for students. Additionally, teachers should be "with-it" and prevent bad behaviors before they occur. If, however, the behaviors do happen, teachers should respond in a positive but decisive manner. See page 2d: Managing Student Behavior
Organizing Physical Space
A crucial skill of experienced teachers is the ability to make best use of classroom space. First, a classroom must be safe and accessible for all students, including those with a disability. Beyond that, a teacher should use the organization of the classroom to help structure the class. See page 2E: Organizing Physical Space.
Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport
If a student feels uncomfortable or invaluable to the classroom community, they will not respect others or participate in activities to their full ability. Thus, teachers must ensure that both student and teacher and student and student interactions are positive and respectful. See page 2A: Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport.
Establishing a Culture for Learning
Unfortunately, many students do not enjoy school. This causes them to only learn what they need to pass the test, and not all that they could learn. To combat this, teachers must create a classroom environment in which everyone is excited to learn. There should be high expectations and pride in all work that is done in the class. See page 2B: Establishing a Culture for Learning
Managing Classroom Procedures
In an engaging classroom there are many transitions. It can be during these transitions that teachers lose control of the class. To prevent this from occurring, teachers must be skilled in managing classroom procedures, meaning that when the students are transitioning from one activity to another, the teacher should ensure that there is little loss of learning time. See page 2C: Managing Classroom Procedures.
Managing Student Behaviors
Managing student behavior means that teachers have clear, unwavering, and agreed-upon expectations for students. Additionally, teachers should be "with-it" and prevent bad behaviors before they occur. If, however, the behaviors do happen, teachers should respond in a positive but decisive manner. See page 2d: Managing Student Behavior
Organizing Physical Space
A crucial skill of experienced teachers is the ability to make best use of classroom space. First, a classroom must be safe and accessible for all students, including those with a disability. Beyond that, a teacher should use the organization of the classroom to help structure the class. See page 2E: Organizing Physical Space.
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