IV. Learning Environment and Classroom Management

IV. Learning Environment & Classroom Management: The candidate is a leader and collaborative member of a learner-centered community in which an atmosphere of trust and openness produces a stimulating exchange of ideas, encourages risk-taking, and promotes feelings of mutual respect

4.1 Create a learning environment that fosters a positive climate of equity and excellence to meet the needs of a diverse student population

4.2 Maintain a productive learning environment that consistently implements rules and procedures for the effective management of time, materials, personnel and technology to maximize learning for all students

4.3 Establish a secure, safe, predictable environment

4.4 Use strategies to establish an effective classroom routine through effective communication strategies, the modeling of respectful behavior and encouragement of self-directed learning

4.5 Create a stimulating learning environment that promotes independent and cooperative learners who are self-disciplined and motivated

4.6 Generate corrective measures for students’ inappropriate behavior

4.7 Collaborate with parents, supervisors, and administrators to arrive at corrective measures for students’ inappropriate behavior.