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Creating a positive climate
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When students feel safe, secure, and are engaged, learning increases. Learning decreases when students feel threatened or unchallenged (Marzano, et al, 1992).

Promote and Maintain High Expectations

  • Announce and post statements that communicate high expectations.
  • Reinforce high expectations through consistency.
  • Celebrate success.
  • Dress for success and respect.

Know Your Students

  • Activate prior knowledge in activities,
  • Ensure learning opportunities promote diversity and offer multicultural perspectives on issues and experiences.

Engage All Students in the Learning Process

  • Develop a system to ensure all students are called on and have an opportunity to participate.
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