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The Learning Environment
“A suitable learning environment
is crucial to enable your learners to
learn effectively. This involves not
only the venue and resources used
but your attitude and the support
you give to your students.”
(Gravells, 2007).
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Your Classroom
Influences learning.
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We Support Learning By..
Displaying children’s own work at their
eye level.
Giving student’s space to move
around freely.
Careful, friendly layout of tables,
chairs and use of carpet for sitting.
Providing organised and accessible
resources.
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Factors that are conducive to a Positive
Learning Environment
Use of calm positive voice.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/
Desk Arrangement
Desks in single or
double rows are good
for demonstrations
and independent
work
Source: http://www.babble.com
Desk Arrangement
Desks in u-shapes
are recommended
where possible
source: http://www.hck12.net/kes/
Desk Arrangement
Desks in workstations
are suited for
students who have
developed self
management skills
Source: http://www.thevillageschool.com
Desk Arrangement
Minimise embarrassment
Use humour
Use bibliotherapy
Use class meetings (Konza et al, 2001, p.30-33)
Take home buddies
Yellow pages(Lacey, 2006, p.31)
Self-esteem Defined
A) Increasing a B) Increasing a
students self- students
esteem will result achievement will
in increased result in increased
achievement. self-esteem.
Self-esteem Breakdown
Earned Self-esteem: develops when students
have accomplished something worthwhile or
behaved in a personally or socially responsible
way.
– A product of achievement, not the cause
– Achievement leads to self-esteem (McGrath, 2003)
Global Self-esteem: a general sense of pride
in oneself.
– Not necessarily a reality-based evaluation
– Self-esteem leads to achievement (Shokraii, 2005)
Implications for Teachers?
The Information:
You are the teacher of a year 8 class. The class is relatively small being
comprised of 12 students. Within the class you are aware of students with the
following circumstances:
Student A - ADHD tendencies, constantly seeking attention and going off task
in class.
Student B - Identified as having RD, 3 years behind class. Involved in peer-
assistance program.
Student C - Physical disability and is confined to a wheelchair. Top performing
student.
Student D - Diagnosed Asperger’s. Only likes to sit next to student B.
Student E - Extremely shy, does not like to work in groups, exhibits poor task
management skills.
The Task:
You have three options for your classroom arrangement: rows, groups or u-
shape. Decide which arrangement would best suit this class. Discuss your
reasoning as a group.
Thank you one and all.