It is a fact that there is a direct relationship between the kind of environment that the teachers create in their classrooms and students achievement. You need to know that positive and productive learning environments are essential to students' academic, emotional as well as social success in school. A positive environment is something that you need to create. It isn’t a day or two’s work. Many components participate in making a positive and ideal learning environment for students. Today, we are going to discuss 5 specific strategies and habits for developing an ideal school environment.
1. Facilitate Your Students:
The very first thing is that you need to carefully attend to your students need. You need to cater to not only physical needs but also psychological needs like security, belonging, competence, freedom and novelty, and fun. If you can see your student is struggling with something then attend him. Talk him out. For example, if your student has traveling issue that he has to take 3 busses to reach school and because of that, he is a regular latecomer. Then you can suggest him to enroll in school transport software. Give advice and also follow up.
2. Questions have more value:
Let encourage your student to ask more questions. Make them understand that questions are more important than answers. A good question can lead the learning so there should be a value placed on these questions too. Praise them on asking even the simplest questions. You will notice that it will change a huge change.
3. Develop a Code of Conduct:
If students don't have a clear and better understanding of what is positive and what is negative behavior then it is going to be difficult to create a positive learning environment in the school. It is important that your students need structure and know that their teacher not only knows his subject area, but also knows how to manage his classroom. It is best if you provide clear behavioral and academic expectations right from the beginning of the class and make every rule clear.
4. Class Building Activities:
For an ideal environment, it is equally important to develop positive relationships among your students. One of the most creative ways to break down the awkwardness within a classroom and help shy or new students feel a sense of belonging is to engage those students in non-competitive games. Another advantage of bringing games and activities into the classroom is that it gives your students a very powerful reason to come to your class. They will feel enthusiastic and it will also bring joy to them.
5. Be Optimistic:
A key component of a positive learning environment is being optimistic. You need to interact with students in a positive manner, display positive behavior, and also try to maintain a positive attitude. These steps will help you for creating a positive and ideal learning environment. Teaching students how to communicate and interact with each other in a positive manner is also a key to create a learning environment in the classroom.
The above mention points are the ingredients that go into making an ideal learning environment.
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