Course: How to Create Effective Learning Environments
Description
This module will focus on primary quality indicators that lead to an effective learning environment for children including: responsive interactions with children, classroom organization and the physical environment, and developmentally appropriate instructional support practices.
Topics
Competencies
Knowledge:
Skills:
Mindset:
This module will focus on primary quality indicators that lead to an effective learning environment for children including: responsive interactions with children, classroom organization and the physical environment, and developmentally appropriate instructional support practices.
Topics
- Classroom organization
- Relationship building with children
- Instructional supports
Competencies
Knowledge:
- Teachers understand that effective learning environments encompass more than just physical space, but are dependent on providing quality experiences for children throughout the day.
Skills:
- Teachers will understand how to maximize children’s learning time through intentional planning and classroom organization.
- Teachers will learn how to build their children’s critical thinking skills through instructional supports that go beyond rote memorization and skill and drill.
Mindset:
- Teachers believe that young children achieve knowledge and critical thinking skills through responsive interactions that encourage young children’s development through play and strong relationships with their teacher and peers.