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Standard 2 - Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning
Teachers promote social development and responsibility within a caring community where each student is treated fairly and respectfully. They create physical or virtual learning environments that promote student learning, reflect diversity, and encourage constructive and productive interactions among students. They establish and maintain learning environments that are physically, intellectually, and emotionally safe. Teachers create a rigorous learning environment with high expectations and appropriate support for all students. Teachers develop, communicate, and maintain high standards for individual and group behavior. They employ classroom routines, procedures, norms, and supports for positive behavior to ensure a climate in which all students can learn. They use instructional time to optimize learning.
2.4 Creating a rigorous learning environment with high expectations and appropriate support for all students
As teachers develop, they may ask, “How do I…” or “How might I…”
Establish a productive, achievement-oriented climate in my classroom
Guidance: Begin with clear learning goals, use visible success criteria, and celebrate progress. Model persistence and create a classroom culture where effort is valued.
Set high expectations for all my students
Guidance: Maintain consistent academic and behavioral standards for every learner. Use growth mindset language and reinforce belief in students' capabilities.
Motivate all students to initiate their own learning and strive for challenging learning goals
Guidance: Offer student choice, real-world connections, and inquiry-based learning. Set individual goals with students and recognize initiative and progress.
Provide all students opportunities to examine and evaluate their own work and to learn from the work of their peers
Guidance: Use self-assessment rubrics, peer feedback protocols, and reflection journals. Create structures for students to analyze examples of quality work and apply lessons learned.
Ensure access to challenging and diverse academic content for all students
Guidance: Use scaffolded supports, enrich content with multicultural perspectives, and ensure representation in materials. Differentiate tasks while maintaining rigorous learning targets.