Domain 2: Learning Environment

Domain 2 highlights the role of teachers to provide learning environments that are safe, secure, fair and supportive in order to promote learner responsibility and achievement. This Domain centers on creating an environment that is learning-focused and in which teachers efficiently manage learner behavior in a physical and virtual space. It highlights the need for teachers to utilize a range of resources and provide intellectually challenging and stimulating activities to encourage constructive classroom interactions geared towards the attainment of high standards of learning.

Evidences

2.1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of policies, guidelines and procedures that provide safe and secure learning environments

2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding of learning environments that promote fairness, respect and care to encourage learning

2.3.1 Demonstrate knowledge of managing classroom structure that engages learners, individually or in groups, in meaningful exploration, discovery and hands-on activities within the available physical learning environments

2.4.1 Demonstrate understanding of supportive learning environments that nurture and inspire learner participation

2.5.1 Demonstrate knowledge of learning environments that motivate learners to work productively by assuming responsibility for their own learning

2.6.1 Demonstrate knowledge of positive and non-violent discipline in the management of learner behavior