Why is this important? A positive nurturing learning-centered classroom culture is key to standards-based learning. If you hope students will ask lots of questions, try new things, and take intellectual risks, you have to establish a classroom culture where exploration, failure, feedback and celebration of success are all routine. Students need to feel that "you have their back," and they need to know your expectation is that they will support and respect one another and take care of the space and materials. You want your students to know that when they are working with you, it is a good, safe place and time to learn. You might want to start here: TeachThought article: "10-characteristics-of-a-highly-effective-learning-environment" by Terry Heick Edutopia: Creating a Welcoming and Intellectually Challenging Classroom by Susie Boss When thinking about Amphibious Design...How can you foster active and respectful interaction whether in person or online? Do you need the same norms when teaching and learning in person and online? How will you establish routines in person that can transfer to online? How will students have ownership of the online classroom space like they do the physical classroom? Here are some ideas and approaches to consider:
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Resource: Teacher Centered vs Student Centered classrooms |