2a - Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport - What's going on in Mr. Solarz' Class?

2a - Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport

3/28/2019

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Examples from Charlotte Danielson:

Evidence from 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 School Years:

Classroom interactions between teacher and students and among students are highly respectful, reflecting genuine warmth, caring, and sensitivity to students as individuals:

Relationships are DEFINITELY #1 in our classroom. If a relationship between the teacher and a student or between a student and a student is in danger, everything stops until it can be fixed. Time might be spent sitting together on the floor to work out the misunderstanding or to help the child(ren) realize that feelings were hurt but no one did anything on purpose.
I start out the year talking about the importance of liking each other "no matter what." And that means that no matter how hard we make it on each other, we all work to like each other so that we can have a productive year together. Students and I truly take that to heart.

Students exhibit respect for the teacher and contribute to high levels of civility among all members of the class. The net result is an environment where all students feel valued and are comfortable taking intellectual risks:

Our classroom is a place where students learn how to treat each other with respect, kindness, and patience. We learn how to have fun together and we read each other to ensure that our intentions are never misunderstood.
Students know they are expected to take academic and behavioral risks. When they make mistakes or fail, they know their risk will be appreciated and that no hard feelings will linger. Those who fear risk-taking, learn over the course of the year that the most learning occurs for those who are willing to try new things!

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Domain 2: The Classroom Environment

Teachers create a learning environment through positive interpersonal interactions, efficient routines and procedures, clear and consistent standards of conduct, and a safe physical environment that supports the learning purposes. In addition, the environment encourages students to take pride in their work and to assume responsibility for their learning. Students respond to the warmth and caring of teachers, their high expectations for achievement, and their commitment to students. Students feel safe with these teachers and know that they can count on the teachers to be fair and, when necessary, compassionate. Students are also sensitive to the subtle messages they receive from teachers as to their capabilities. The components of Domain 2 are not associated with the learning of any particular content; instead, they set the stage for all learning. The teacher establishes a comfortable and respectful classroom environment, which cultivates a culture for learning and creates a safe place for risk-taking. The atmosphere is businesslike, with non instructional routines and procedures handled efficiently; student behavior is cooperative and non disruptive; and the physical environment conducive to learning.