How do I create a learner-friendly environment?

Rationale and Resources

Summary: 

A learner friendly environment is one in which the culture of the classroom is evident through the positive relationships and the physical environment created by the teacher.

Hattie Check:  

  • Teacher-student relationships = 0.72 
  • Classroom behavioural = 0.68 
  • Classroom management = 0.52
  • While the overall effect size for classroom management is 0.52, it should be noted that in classrooms where there is a great need for management strategies, the impact could be much higher.
  • There are not enough studies to calculate the effect size of the physical environment.

What's the point? 

When cultural norms/values promote hard work, kindness, openness, and respect, these norms can help all students be more productive, supportive, and respectful.

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