Learning Environment
An inclusive learning environment for all students benefits from an intentionally inviting teacher: one who is purposeful, consistently positive, sensitive & appropriate, and fosters a growth mindset. An inclusive learning environment promotes classroom safety, structure, and procedures; recognizes the importance of restorative practices in interpersonal relationships to learning engagement and motivation; and creates an equitable, culturally responsive space that recognizes the unique background that each person brings to the table.
Structure
A structured classroom is a safe classroom designed to promote student learning. One part of classroom structure consists of the routines, procedures, and rules set in place. Another way you can structure your classroom is through the arrangement of the physical space. The articles below explore classroom management and how to teach a procedure.
Restorative practices are used in schools to foster healthy relationships and an equitable, positive school culture. Restorative practices act as an alternative to traditional or exclusionary disciplinary actions. The resources below examine the foundations, structures, and implementation of restorative practices.
Trauma Informed
Trauma-informed classroom practices aim towards creating an environment of felt-safety, building and maintaining nurturing relationships amongst all parties, and modeling/teaching self-regulatory behavior. The articles below explore how trauma-informed practices can be used by educators across various ages and levels of trauma and as an agent of social justice.