Build a positive learning environment

− Build a positive -student teacher relationship by learning about my

students including their interests, as well as their strengths and weaknesses.

− Build positive peer relations within the class by explaining to students

about the value of respecting other’ s perspectives, as a means to betterment.

− Students will be encouraged to participate in school and community activities with others.

Maintain the positive environment

− Remind students about respecting others and give warnings to the class.

− Speak with individuals privately about why they do not feel comfortable.

− Speak to individuals about the impact that their actions are having on others and how they might act differently to be a better classmate.

− Students who choose to harm classroom relations will be excluded from activities and will be assigned independent work to be done in class

until they choose to contribute. The year-level co-coordinator will be notified.

− If further action is needed, I would consult with the year-level co-

coordinator about how to deal with the situation, as at this point, the issue will be one that requires punishment and will most likely mean that the student has some more significant issues.

Consequences must be proportionate and logical!

As you can see my approach to creating a positive learning environment is incremental in nature. Once physical security is assured, I believe in taking a proactive approach to a establishing an inclusive classroom by building a

positive relationship based on respect for diversity of opinion, rather than fear of punishment.