Learning+Environment

=D: Learning Environment=


 * **Standards & Benchmarks** || **Year 1**
 * 08 - 09** || **Year 2**
 * 09-10** || **Year 3**
 * 10-11** ||
 * **D1:Mutual respect is evident from interactions between students and teacher - evidence**
 * 1) Models and encourages appropriate language
 * 2) Encourages and supports the strengths of all students - evidence
 * 3) Models and promotes fairness, equity and respect
 * 4) Establishes a classroom environment that empowers students to take intellectual risks- evidence
 * 5) Embraces the cultural diversity and individuality of students ||   ||   || [[image:checkmark.gif width="20" height="19"]] ||
 * **D2: Teacher and students demonstrate a positive disposition towards learning**
 * 1) Models and encourages supportive and positive language - evidence
 * 2) Fosters student enthusiasm for, and curiosity about, the discipline - evidence
 * 3) Establishes a collaborative environment ||   || [[image:checkmark.gif width="20" height="19"]] ||   ||
 * **D3: Teacher demonstrates effective management**
 * 1) Intervenes and addresses behavioral issues effectively
 * 2) Develops and implements effective classroom procedures and routines - evidence
 * 3) Maintains clear expectations and standards of behavior - evidence
 * 4) Empowers students to solve problems and resolve conflicts || [[image:checkmark.gif width="20" height="19"]] ||   ||   ||
 * **D4: Teacher establishes an effective physical learning environment**
 * 1) Creates a learning environment that is safe, functional, and inviting - evidence
 * 2) Ensures materials are accessible
 * 3) Creates an environment that promotes student learning and active student engagement - evidence
 * 4) Adapts the physical space to accommodate individual and group learning needs - evidence ||   || [[image:checkmark.gif width="20" height="19"]] ||   ||