Domain 2: Learning Environment
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
Becoming a teacher can be an exciting and challenging experience for anyone. It can be quite difficult to put knowledge into teaching and into an online classroom environment, but “I believe that if you love what you are doing, you're excited about it”. As we build our learning environment, we also build our love of teaching to our students. One of the most powerful examples a teacher can provide is showing respect to her students even in online class. When creating the learning environment for my online classroom, I lead my class by showing positive outlook towards learning to create good rapport among my students. I also gave encouragement and empathy to my students to catch their attention. I learn more about each of my students while building our learning community.