Domain II: The Classroom Environment
Teachers who excel consider each student individually‐‐the student’s own interests, concerns, and intellectual potential. The components in this domain consist of many noninstructional interactions that occur in the classroom such as:
2a: Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport
interacts positively with all students from an anti‐biased perspective
demonstrates genuine concern and respect for all students
establishes and maintains appropriate rapport with students as individuals
encourages responses and interactions that foster positive relationships among students
establishes an environment of respect that values individual differences among students
2b: Establishing a Culture for Learning
establishes high expectations for individuals of varying abilities
cultivates student interest in the content and makes it relevant to the learner
models the importance of cognitive, affective, and psychomotor learning
2c: Managing Classroom Procedures
manages and selects instructional groups that reflect diversity
creates smooth instructional transitions
establishes an environment that fosters student responsibility
uses efficient routines for handling materials and supplies
uses effective strategies for managing non‐instructional duties
supervises and collaborates with volunteers and paraprofessionals in an equitable manner
2d: Managing Student Behavior
observes, monitors and records relevant student behaviors
creates and applies realistic standards of conduct for all students
documents the interactions of diverse instructional groups to maximize productivity
responds effectively and sensitively to individual student behavior
works with all students to encourage positive behavior choices
encourages and aids in the positive development of students’ self‐discipline
2e: Organizing Physical Space
creates and maintains a physical environment that is safe for all students
develops functional arrangements conducive to learning for all students
arranges space so all students have access to positive learning