3.1 Explain How To Establish And Maintain A Safe And Supportive Learning Environment
Unit 008 and Unit 009, Assessment criteria 3.1 (theories of learning)
3.1 Explain how to establish and maintain a safe and supportive learning environment
3.1 Explain how to engage and motivate learners in an inclusive learning environment (please underpin your statements with relevant theories, word-count: 750-1000
Introduction
“Ground rules” or “community norms” should provide the community within a workshop or class a framework to ensure open, respectful dialogue and maximum participation. (Gorski P 15-10-13).
In order to provide a healthy environment, it is essential to establish the boundaries of acceptable behaviour with the students. Ground rules can be established by the teacher, by the students, or by both. It is beneficial however if the students believe that their views and values are reflected in those rules.
Main Section
Although the use of ‘Ice Breakers’ is something I have not fully explored during my past teaching activities, I intend to start …show more content…
I intend to explore the aspirations and concerns of the students as they embark on the course and establish how they ‘feel’ so that I can address these throughout the course. Issues may be shared with the group, or submitted individually in confidence if they are of a sensitive nature.
Once the ground rules have been adopted by the group, they will need to be monitored and enforced if necessary in order to maintain a mutually respectful and productive learning environment. As the teacher, it is essential that I ‘set the right example’ and ensure that my behaviour is exemplary while maintaining rapport with the students. My attitude should be one of respect for the students and this should be reciprocated.
Conclusion
The establishment of ground rules is an essential factor in the facilitation of learning and define the behaviour which will enable it to
3.1 Explain how to establish and maintain a safe and supportive learning environment
3.1 Explain how to engage and motivate learners in an inclusive learning environment (please underpin your statements with relevant theories, word-count: 750-1000
Introduction
“Ground rules” or “community norms” should provide the community within a workshop or class a framework to ensure open, respectful dialogue and maximum participation. (Gorski P 15-10-13).
In order to provide a healthy environment, it is essential to establish the boundaries of acceptable behaviour with the students. Ground rules can be established by the teacher, by the students, or by both. It is beneficial however if the students believe that their views and values are reflected in those rules.
Main Section
Although the use of ‘Ice Breakers’ is something I have not fully explored during my past teaching activities, I intend to start …show more content…
I intend to explore the aspirations and concerns of the students as they embark on the course and establish how they ‘feel’ so that I can address these throughout the course. Issues may be shared with the group, or submitted individually in confidence if they are of a sensitive nature.
Once the ground rules have been adopted by the group, they will need to be monitored and enforced if necessary in order to maintain a mutually respectful and productive learning environment. As the teacher, it is essential that I ‘set the right example’ and ensure that my behaviour is exemplary while maintaining rapport with the students. My attitude should be one of respect for the students and this should be reciprocated.
Conclusion
The establishment of ground rules is an essential factor in the facilitation of learning and define the behaviour which will enable it to