Submitted by Victor Diaz (not verified) on March 25, 2008 - 19:16.
I believe that creating a sense of community in our classrooms is a key element to students' success. Not only are we building a learning environment but an environment that is safe and comfortable for them to feel successful and be successful in. I know that I try to build my community from the minute they walk into my classroom by greeting my students at the door as they walk in. I continue this every day of the year not only do I do it in the mornings but every time we enter the classroom my students know that they are not to walk into the room until I am by the door to greet them in whether it is from lunch, music, art, etc... I also do this as they leave, I will stand by the door to dismiss them and wish them a great afternoon this brings closure for the day whether it was a good one or not. This has created a great sense of community and RESPECT!
Building a safe learning environment
Submitted by Victor Diaz (not verified) on March 25, 2008 - 19:16.
I believe that creating a sense of community in our classrooms is a key element to students' success. Not only are we building a learning environment but an environment that is safe and comfortable for them to feel successful and be successful in. I know that I try to build my community from the minute they walk into my classroom by greeting my students at the door as they walk in. I continue this every day of the year not only do I do it in the mornings but every time we enter the classroom my students know that they are not to walk into the room until I am by the door to greet them in whether it is from lunch, music, art, etc... I also do this as they leave, I will stand by the door to dismiss them and wish them a great afternoon this brings closure for the day whether it was a good one or not. This has created a great sense of community and RESPECT!