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The Teacher and The Learning Environment

The document discusses learning environments. It defines a learning environment as a space where students feel safe, supported, and inspired to pursue knowledge. Effective learning environments encourage student engagement, provide constructive feedback, and support community and diversity. The document then discusses three types of learning environments: physical (classroom setup), psychological (building trust and safety), and emotional (supporting student needs). It provides tips for creating a better learning environment both at home and in the classroom, such as involving students in classroom design.

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The Teacher and The Learning Environment

The document discusses learning environments. It defines a learning environment as a space where students feel safe, supported, and inspired to pursue knowledge. Effective learning environments encourage student engagement, provide constructive feedback, and support community and diversity. The document then discusses three types of learning environments: physical (classroom setup), psychological (building trust and safety), and emotional (supporting student needs). It provides tips for creating a better learning environment both at home and in the classroom, such as involving students in classroom design.

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The Teacher and

the Learning
Environment
WHAT IS A LEARINING ENVIRONMENT?

A learning environment is more than just a classroom—it’s


a space in which students feel safe and supported in their
pursuit of knowledge, as well as inspired by their
surroundings. Think back to some of the classroom
environments you’ve encountered on your educational
path. In your childhood, the learning environment you
engaged in was probably vibrant and colorful, with a desk
layout that allowed for flexibility if a lesson required more
room for movement and physical expression. In high
school, your learning environment was likely more focused
at the head of the classroom to direct your attention, with
rows of desks pointed forward.
But there’s more than just aesthetics at play in an effective
learning environment. Instructors can also influence a learning
environment by the way they teach and the atmosphere they
create in the classroom. They can help influence student
learning by encouraging student engagement, providing
positive and constructive feedback that supports exploration,
community among peers, and diversity. Studies have shown
that thriving learning environments help increase student focus
and retention of information.
What are the Different
types of Learning
Environment?
There are different types of landscapes or categories
that impact our learning, including our physical
environment, psychological environment, and emotional
environment. Here’s how these three categories can
influence a learning environment:
Physical

In recent years, at-home and distance learning have also become a part of the physical
environment discussion. Parents have had to make adjustments at home to ensure their
kids have a comfortable space to attend class via video chat and do their classwork off-
site. For many, this has meant creating a designated space that helps students feel
separate from the rest of the standard home space so home students are encouraged to
focus—and to leave school behind at the end of the day once class is done.
Psychological

A positive psychological environment can encourage students to engage


with the curriculum—and their fellow students—in ways that can enhance their
personal and professional development. By building trust with students and
creating a safe space that feels welcoming for all, teachers create a positive
learning environment and make sure students have more opportunities to
participate, ask questions, take risks, and receive feedback.
Emotional

School can be stressful at any age, which is why students need a positive
emotional environment that supports their educational path. Part of creating the
psychological environment’s safe space means addressing the emotional environment’s
need for self-expression and the freedom to express emotions. By supporting student’s
emotional needs and feelings, teachers help enhance their students’ emotional
intelligence—which, in turn, gives them confidence. Teachers can also create a supportive
emotional learning environment by creating routines students can rely on, encouraging
diversity and choices, and celebrating their achievements.
How can I create a better Learning
Environment?

There are a lot of things that parents and both current


and aspiring teachers can do to create better learning
environments. Some examples include:
At Home
Parents can ensure their kids have a comfortable space where they can
attend remote learning or video classes with the supplies they need,
good seating, a strong internet connection, and more.
Teachers can set parents up for success by sharing upcoming lesson
plans so they can prepare for what’s to come, whether by getting needed
materials or doing additional reading, and reinforce lessons.
If a student is having difficulty, parents and teachers can collaborate on
ways to support the student through the challenge, whether it’s through
updated teaching methods, tutoring or just additional support from
trusted parents.
Make study time more fun with a little music, timed contests and drills,
scents that can jog the memory, and other unique learning approaches.
In the Classroom
Consider the layout of your classroom and how it supports student learning. Is
there a better way to position desks so everyone can see what’s going on at
the head of the class? Instead of rows, would semi-circles with the students
facing one another create more engagement and camaraderie? Don’t be afraid
to try new things!
Encourage students to become a part of creating their own learning
environment. This could mean having an art day where everyone creates
artwork to decorate the walls, or it could mean having an open forum
discussion where students can express what they need to be successful in the
classroom. It depends on how old the students are and what the class focus
is, but students will feel more connected to the environment if they have a
hand in shaping it.
Consider employing one of the five most common educational theories to
adapt lessons to individual students and their learning needs.
Learning
Environment
(definition, types
and examples)
A learning environment is a place where
learners feel comfortable, encouraged and
inspired by their surroundings. Alternative
terms are learning space, educational setting,
school environment, etc. The type of learning
taking place and other variables determine the
type of environment. For example, formal
studies may take place in an institution like a
university or study centre. Different
environments influence a student's
relationships, resources, time and control over
their learning.
Characteristics of an effective
educational environment.

Students are free to ask curiosity-based questions.


Giving students the freedom to express their
curiosity can strengthen their enthusiasm for
learning.
The teacher values questions that provide
opportunities to explore topics in more depth. By
positively encouraging students who ask questions,
teachers can provide learners with valuable
educational experiences.
How the environment affects
learning

Everyone starts learning at birth through direct and indirect


experiences. These situations help change or direct behaviour
over time. The environment also influences this ongoing
learning experience. Having a healthy environment to study in
can help you develop a better knowledge of what you're
learning. It's important to understand what factors can hinder
an individual's learning process and how to avoid them to
improve a student's performance.
Family environmental factors that
affect the learning process

Family size

Different family structures and sizes have advantages and


disadvantages that affect a child's learning processes. In a small family,
learners may have an environment free of distractions but no help for their
studies. In a large, extended family home, learners may have noise and
other distractions but help and support through their learning process.
Parents' professions

Parents and other guardians can teach children many things from
birth onwards. Because of this, the parents' careers and goals play an
important role in shaping a student's character and thinking. Parents
continue to learn new ways of thinking and approaching things in
their careers, and this transfers to how they share knowledge with
their children.
Other factors

There are several factors that can affect the way a child learns. The
brightness of lights, the intensity of noise and the natural scenery
around the home can change a child's learning focus. It's
important for parents to provide their children with an environment
that enables them to follow best learning practices.
Typical examples of learning
settings
Example of a face-to-face environment.

An example of this is a traditional class. It takes place in a


classroom with chairs, tables and a teacher leading from the front
who oversees lessons and skills learning. There's minimal use of
technology, although teachers may use slideshow presentation
software. This setting allows group discussions during class to
keep participants engaged. Teachers typically only interact with
students during class time.
Example of an online environment

An example of this is an online course made up of modules with


the basic information presented through readings, tutorial-style
teaching software or slideshow presentations. Online teachers provide
students with information and other reading materials. They may
require students to participate in forum discussions and post
comments. Students have a window of time to access and contribute to
these forums at their convenience. Unlike traditional classes, teachers
can interact with students on a continuous basis through email or other
forms of communication.
Thank you for listening!

God bless us all!

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