This means your experience needs to support you with a strong showing that makes it clear you've got what it takes to teach students of all ages in an engaging fashion that promotes learning retention and student
engagement in a positive environment.
Not exact matches
No significant link was found between the classroom
environment in the fall and students» academic
engagement in the spring; however,
in classrooms with more
positive environments, youth with social and behavioral problems were more academically engaged.
The research found that the majority of studies confirmed an improvement
in mental wellbeing:
in comparison to exercising indoors, natural
environment exercise activity was linked to increased energy, greater feelings of revitalization and
positive engagement, along with decreases
in confusion, tension, depression and anger.
Support community - building initiatives (such as schoolwide projects and assemblies), and adult practices (such as caring, respect, and
engagement in learning), that foster a
positive learning
environment.
Schools support the development of good physical and mental health; strong social - emotional skills; creativity and innovation;
engagement in democracy and citizenship; and provide
positive school climates and quality learning
environments.
Teachers who reported higher levels of authentic instruction taking place
in their classrooms also reported higher levels of student
engagement; this suggests that when the teachers felt the lessons were more engaging and interesting for the students, their feelings of self - efficacy increased, and consequently, the whole learning
environment became more
positive for both teachers and students.
For these and other reasons, an extensive body of research suggests that small schools and small learning communities have the following significant advantages: • Increased student performance, along with a reduction
in the achievement gap and dropout rate • A more
positive school climate, including safer schools, more active student
engagement, fewer disciplinary infractions, and less truancy • A more personalized learning
environment in which students have the opportunity to form meaningful relationships with both adults and peers • More opportunities for teachers to gather together
in professional learning communities that enhance teaching and learning • Greater parent involvement and satisfaction • Cost - efficiency Ultimately, creating successful small learning communities and small schools at the middle level increases the chances for students to be successful
in high school and beyond.