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Culture. i n the classroom. Define “culture”. Cul · ture [ kuhl -cher ]. The way of life common to a group of people. Think. About. ?!. It. ?. “. ”. The way of life common to a group of people. CLASSROOM. What factors influence classroom activities?. ______________________.
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Culture in the classroom
Define “culture” Cul·ture [kuhl-cher] The way of life common to a group of people.
Think About ?! It ? “ ” The way of life common to a group of people.
What factors influenceclassroom activities? ______________________ ___________________________________ - Seating Arrangements - Classroom Rules - Procedures & Content of Curriculum “You will have a strong influence on the culture that emerges.”
Classroom Climate Classroom Climate – the atmosphere or quality of life in a classroom. Specific steps are taken to create classroom climates that incorporate the following eight characteristics:
Classroom Climate A productive, task-orientated focus Group cohesiveness Open, warm relationships between teacher and students Cooperative, respectful interactions among students Low levels of tension, anxiety, and conflict Humor High expectations Frequent opportunities for student input regarding classroom activities
As future teachers, it is our responsibility to learn to create the proper classroom climate for our students in order to provide optimal learningto further them