STANDARD 5 - Learning Environment

The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.

Knowledge Indicator: The competent teacher

5A.
Understands principles of and strategies for effective classroom management.

5B.
Understands how individuals influence groups and how groups function in society.

5C.
Understands how to help students work cooperatively and productively in groups.

5D.
Understands factors that influence motivation and engagement and how to help students become self-motivated.

Performance Indicators: The competent teacher

5E.
Maintains proper classroom decorum.

5F.
Maximizes the amount of class time spent in learning by creating expectations and processes for communication and behavior along with a physical setting conducive to achieving classroom goals.

5G.
Uses strategies to create a smoothly functioning learning community in which students assume responsibility for themselves and one another, participate in decision making, work collaboratively and independently, use appropriate technology, and engage in purposeful learning activities.

5H.
Analyzes the classroom environment and makes decisions to enhance social relationships, student motivation and engagement in productive work through mutual respect, cooperation, and support for one another.

5I.
Organizes, allocates, and manages time, materials, and physical space to provide active and equitable engagement of students in productive tasks.

5J.
Engages students in and monitors individual and group learning activities that help them develop the motivation to achieve.