Unit 1: Introduction: What is classroom environment?

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Introduction

Are you a future or current educator wanting to know more about classroom environment? Wondering how to make an impact on your student's education? If so, then this course is for you.

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Learning Targets

By the end of this unit, you will be able to...

🎯 Define what classroom environment is and the elements involved.

🎯 Understand the aspects that align with classroom environment.

Lesson 1: Defining Classroom Environment

So what is a classroom environment? Well, "The dynamics of the classroom, the tone, the interpersonal forces at play, and the nature and structure of communication patterns all combine to either support or inhibit the students’ motivation to pursue a goal" (Ambrose, 2010). Click the title to learn more

Lesson 2: Aspects of Classroom

When we think about the classroom environment, we often just think of the physical environment. However, there is much more involved in creating a positive classroom environment. Click the title to learn the important aspects of classroom environment.

References

Ambrose, S. A., Bridges, M. w., Lovett, M. C., DiPietro, M., & Norman, M. K. 2010. How Learning Works: 7 Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Coalition for Psychology in Schools and Education. (2015). Top 20 principles from psychology for preK-12 teaching and learning. American Psychological Association.

Smith, J., & Johnson, A. (2018). "Creating Effective Classroom Environments: Strategies for Teachers." Educational Leadership, 76(3), 42-47.