“To trust is to rely on the character of someone. To trust is to place confidence in the ability of someone. To trust is to depend on the strength of someone. To trust is to believe in the truthfulness of someone. To trust is to have hope in someone. To trust is to have faith. Thus to be a mentor is to be a trusted guide - a teacher whom we trust and who also trusts us. To have a mentor or role model is to be in the presence of an invisible trustee.” Eldon Katter
To create and maintain a positive and supportive learning environment, it is important to begin by building an authentic relationship with each student and the entire classroom. This is achieved through modeling acceptance, honesty, collaboration, and empathy toward every member of the community.
Ongoing communication and establishing procedures is a proactive approach that defines expectations for positive and appropriate interactions in the classroom. Consistent and fair feedback that is tailored to the needs of individual students promotes a safe and structured environment encouraging freedom of expression and increasing self-esteem. Students that co-construct their classroom climate are invested in maintaining a place in which creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills can be practiced. Engaging and differentiated lessons support and facilitate participation and successful outcomes.
All of the above will assist students to develop intra/interpersonal skills so that they may find success in and outside of the classroom.
To create and maintain a positive and supportive learning environment, it is important to begin by building an authentic relationship with each student and the entire classroom. This is achieved through modeling acceptance, honesty, collaboration, and empathy toward every member of the community.
Ongoing communication and establishing procedures is a proactive approach that defines expectations for positive and appropriate interactions in the classroom. Consistent and fair feedback that is tailored to the needs of individual students promotes a safe and structured environment encouraging freedom of expression and increasing self-esteem. Students that co-construct their classroom climate are invested in maintaining a place in which creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills can be practiced. Engaging and differentiated lessons support and facilitate participation and successful outcomes.
All of the above will assist students to develop intra/interpersonal skills so that they may find success in and outside of the classroom.