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Spring 2018 TLC: Students as Partners in Creating a Positive Classroom Environment - Activity 2 Resources
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SEED Team
Teacher Quality Standards
- QS II: Teachers establish a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.
- Element A: Teachers foster a predictable learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior and efficient use of time in which each student has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and peers.
Understanding Student Needs in a Positive Classroom Environment
A classroom that supports students’ academic, physical, and social needs requires that the teacher have a thorough knowledge of the needs of students, both in a general sense and specific to their stage of development. Developmental stages have ramifications for students needs regarding expectations, routines, classroom grouping and the nature of academic work. Intentional teacher moves cultivate such a supportive environment, these moves include proactively getting to know students and applying what you’ve learned to support them.
