Standard five addresses this topic and states that a teachers should “create learning environments that promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students”(ODE, 2005, p. 1). Along with the information I have learned concerning creating a positive learning environment (Powell, 2015, pp. 162-171), all of the amazing teachers who have helped me reach this point are the reason I feel prepared to address this standard. It is obvious when a classroom has a positive learning environment and when it has a negative one. Sadly, during my field experience I witnessed a negative learning environment. This teacher constantly yelled and spoke over the students. Little respect occured in this classroom, learning was seldom accomplished, and it did not seem as if anyone, teacher or students, wanted to be there (Banas, Field Notebook, October 6, 2015, pp. 5-7). I hope to create a class room environment were students feel safe to learn and express their thoughts and
Standard five addresses this topic and states that a teachers should “create learning environments that promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students”(ODE, 2005, p. 1). Along with the information I have learned concerning creating a positive learning environment (Powell, 2015, pp. 162-171), all of the amazing teachers who have helped me reach this point are the reason I feel prepared to address this standard. It is obvious when a classroom has a positive learning environment and when it has a negative one. Sadly, during my field experience I witnessed a negative learning environment. This teacher constantly yelled and spoke over the students. Little respect occured in this classroom, learning was seldom accomplished, and it did not seem as if anyone, teacher or students, wanted to be there (Banas, Field Notebook, October 6, 2015, pp. 5-7). I hope to create a class room environment were students feel safe to learn and express their thoughts and