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I believe a classroom should be a place of peace and joy, somewhere students feel safe, seen, and encouraged. I value a friendly and supportive environment where everyone is respected and learning is a shared journey. At the same time, I aim to make the classroom engaging and challenging, inviting students to think deeply, take risks, and grow. For me, it’s about creating a space where students can be themselves, support each other, and discover the joy of learning together.

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Learning new words and languages can be challenging, but we can find ways to enjoy the process! Be all in to the activities, and let yourself laugh at mistakes or silly tasks.

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Everyone, including myself as the teacher, is constantly learning and growing, so don't let yourself be intimidated by new material, we will all figure it out together! School is not about getting the grade, but rather gaining the knowledge and understanding of new subjects!

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Everyone, including myself as the teacher, is constantly learning and growing, so don't let yourself be intimidated by new material, we will all figure it out together! School is not about getting the grade, but rather gaining the knowledge and understanding of new subjects!

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Any question is valuable, and we learn more when we ask questions.

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We are from everywhere, each culture, language and accent is beautiful and we celebrate that! Everybody is important and we do our best to let them feel that

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The characteristics of my classroom culture will be teamwork and effort. Teamwork is important because it helps you learn to work with different kinds of people. Effort is important because even if something is not perfect you know you've done your best.

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Team work helps students to learn strengths and weakness of their own and their fellow classmates, so they can work together to achieve amazing tasks.

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Perseverance is overcoming oppositions and obstacles. I want my students to be able to overcome difficulties as they learn.

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Classroom Values are:

Perseverance

Fellowship

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Respect should be shown in many different ways in the classroom. Respect towards teachers, your fellow classmates and yourself. This is a time where everyone is working hard to achieve a common goal, sometimes people are at different levels and speeds in their learning journey and that is OK!

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It's not that you don't know you just don't know YET!

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It's not that you don't know you just don't know YET!

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Everyone is capable of learning! It can often take time and be frustrating on our learning journey but don't be discouraged. If we keep a positive attitude and have a willingness to get better, anything is achievable!

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We all make mistakes; it's part of our human experience. We can choose either to cringe or to laugh, I prefer laughing!

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Constructive Criticism is Always Welcome 

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Constructive Criticism is Always Welcome 

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We learn when we share with others and welcome their feedback. This doesn't mean we need to accept the feedback, simply that we are open to hearing insight that others might offer.

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I would like my students to learn the value and strength of others and be capable of providing assistance when needed.

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Constructive Criticism is Always Welcome

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Constructive Criticism is Always Welcome

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We learn when we share with others and welcome their feedback. This doesn't mean we need to accept the feedback, simply that we are open to hearing insight that others might offer.

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Perseverance

I would like my students to learn the value and importance of perseverance because I think it can help them stay motivated, continue working, and achieving their goals.

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Being brave is essential to learning something new. You are never going to know if you don't try! Put yourself out there even though it may be scary. Your fearlessness might encourage others as well!

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Patience towards yourself and classmates is so important! You are most likely at different levels in your journey to learning English. Just remember that everyone learns differently and at different paces. Have patience and grace toward yourself when you mess up or make a mistake! It's okay!

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Encourage eachother because times will be hard at points and to keep going your friends will need a kind word to remind them of why they are doing this. Plus they will feel loved and who doesn't want that!

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We are all in the same boat and if we don't help each other the boat will sink. Everyone is blessed with different skills so use yours to help someone who has different skills to you!

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If a person was to walk out of my class and into the world, I would desire them to have been instilled with three values: Patience, Dedication, and Respect.

Patience. Learning takes time. We often make mistakes when approaching something new. I believe in order to truly persevere the task of learning one must be patient with one's self. I want my classroom to value patience with each other and with themselves.

Dedication. In order to succeed one must put in effort. I want to create the atmosphere of hard work. In my classroom I want everyone to be dedicated to giving a good effort and try their best. I want my students to value the effort they put into something just as much as the result.

Respect. Everyone, even if they're from the same country, has different cultures. I want to facilitate a space where everyone's uniqueness is met with respect. Offense is a choice and often due to mistakes. I want my students to understand that people have different values. We should respect the values of others.

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I would want my students to be patient with themselves when they make mistakes, and with each other's mistakes. People shouldn't be afraid to try for fear of failure. Respect goes hand in hand with patience. If I respect someone, I'm going to be much more likely to be patient with them, and if someone is patient with me I'll be more likely to respect them.

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Learning and having fun! (Parsa Fathi Baneh)

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Learning and having fun! (Parsa Fathi Baneh)

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I believe that learning and having fun are intertwined, if you have fun then you will learn more as a result.

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I want my students to learn and have fun at the same time, I can't think of my classes as one of those serious and boring classes that I used to have at school and at university.

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Patience: I choice this characteristic because when we want to learn other language, normally we need a lot patience and to feel in a safe place

Love: this characteristic for me is so important because the people we need to say everything with love and to act with this value in our heart.

Mercy: I will like to put this in the classroom because we all need to walk the path of making mistakes.

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The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about my future classroom characteristics/values I think of a family. I want to create a loving and welcoming environment where students feel known when they walk in the door. I want my students to treat each other like family, building each other up and working as a team. Another characteristic is grace, we'll all make mistakes. When we give grace and forgive, we're able to grow in unexpected ways. One last characteristic I value is honesty. Like I've said before, we all make mistakes, the first step to learning from the mistake is being honest with ourselves and others.

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Kindness

Don't give up

Help others

Family

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I want the classroom to be a safe space for the students. This means that the students need to be kind to one another. Along with that I want the students to be confident enough to make mistakes and not give up. I have had some experience in the classroom and students were quick to make mistakes but quick to give up and not keep going. I want my classroom to be a space where we celebrate the success and the failures that turn into success.

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First, I want my classroom to be marked by fellowship with one another and love for all people. Though all students may not be believers, I would love to show care and love for my students through prayer daily! I value hard work in the classroom but also providing a safe place for students where they can learn and fail. I want my English class to be a place that students bond with one another in the struggle of learning to ultimately learn to love each other and Jesus deeply. Students will grow in showing grace and kindness to one another even when it's hard! :)

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First, I want my classroom to be marked by fellowship with one another and love for all people. Though all students may not be believers, I would love to show care and love for my students through prayer daily! I value hard work in the classroom but also providing a safe place for students where they can learn and fail. I want my English class to be a place that students enjoy as they bond with one another in the struggle of learning to ultimately learn to love each other deeply! Students will learn to show grace and kindness to one another even when it is hard.

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Some of my class room values would be:

1. respect one another

2. feel comfortable

3. extend grace

4. be teachable

5. have fun

6. work hard

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I want my students to know they all have value and something unique and special to bring to the classroom. This could be a little extra knowledge of English, a unique perspective on something because of their culture or life experiences, or an extra dose of a character trait the rest of us need more of like humility, patience or humor.

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In my class we will have fun learning and laughing together. I think it's easier for students to be vulnerable and risk making mistakes when the environment of the classroom is fun and lighthearted. I for one, have no problem laughing at myself when I mispronounce words in other languages and I will model that for my students so that they hopefully will feel more comfortable themselves.

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I believe God designed people to do life in community. This applies to learning as well. Each person has their own lens which they see the world through and this can be a valuable asset when used for learning.

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Even when there are hard days, it is important to stay joyful. Having joy can keep your moral up and help you continue on your learning journey.

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I believe that when you work hard, you can feel accomplished/proud of yourself, even if you aren't where you want to be yet (i.e. the English level you want to be at).

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I need students to treat each other with respect and at the same time create a friendly and warm atmosphere. this way they would engage in every activity without the fear of making mistakes or being laughed at.

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I want my students to feel confident and believe in themselves and know that they can learn whatever they want without feeling nervous or being disappointed after making a mistake! I want them to feel their own progress and have confidence. because that is what will make them keep going.

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I think learning to have empathy and compassion for others is a very powerful thing. No matter what background you come from or language that you speak, I will strive to create an atmosphere where students can look past their differences and be able to learn and grow together. At the end of the day we are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus. I want each student to feel like they have a purpose, they are seen, and they are valued! But in addition to that, leave with a passion to spread that love and share kindness to those around them.

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Sometimes learning can be hard and that's why I want to create an environment that is safe, welcoming and open to vulnerability. We can work through things together and learn together. Creating a safe environment will open the door to connection and chase away any doubt or uncertainty!

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The most memorable moments are the fun ones. The most helpful lessons are the practical ones. Connecting something fun and something useful just makes it stick better, like taking random questions seriously or using pop culture to illustrate a point. If used in moderation, you can end up with the best of both world's.

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I can't say this word without thinking of this song.

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Respect isn't one-sided. Both as a student and a teacher, I need to respect the other's in the class, myself, and everyone's time. That means I need to listen, there are no dumb questions, and this is a valuable endeavor we are in together. Really just treat others as you want to be treated.

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No one wants to be in a boring and un-engaging class. I want my classroom to be engaging to students so they don't get bored and stop learning. I want to include activities that engage different learning styles and include participation from students.

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If people feel like they belong in my classroom they will not be afraid to share and ask questions and be honest when they are confused about something. I want my students to feel like they are in the right environment and that they belong.

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At the root of teaching is compassion. As teachers, we want our students to succeed. When teaching English in foreign countries, we have the chance to change the entire course of someone's life. I want my classroom to be full of students who recognize this in themselves and others. That by helping each other learn, they are giving each other the keys to a better and potentially safer life.

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I think confidence is one of the most important values a student can learn. I want students to trust in what they have learned and learn to trust themselves in the process. One of my biggest struggles as a student was lack of confidence. Now, as a teacher, I want my classroom to be an environment that spurs up confidence, not doubt and worry.

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I want everyone in my classroom to know that they belong. No matter where they come from or language they speak. They have a purpose for being there and each and every student has a place at the table.

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There are no dumb questions and there are no mistakes that we can't learn from! I want to make sure that my students feel safe to ask any questions they have and to make mistakes as well as extend grace to others when they make mistakes. We are all learners - from a very young age up to when we are old and wrinkly. I want to create a culture where the students and I learn from each other - our individual knowledge, our different ways of thinking and also our mistakes.

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I want my classroom to be filled with curiosity and the joy of learning! God has given us this amazing ability to learn and we have so much to learn! I want to make sure that my students are not just taking a class but that my classroom will spark their curiosity in the things that God is showing them in their lives.

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I want my classroom to be a space where everyone can make mistakes; this is part of the learning process.

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Another aspect of my classroom I hope to encourage is commitment. I hope that my students will work hard to complete their assignments, even when it is difficult. Also, my desire is to show my students that I am a committed teacher and I will champion them until they reach their goals and beyond!

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In my classroom I hope to promote an atmosphere of openness; this means that students feel they are in a safe space. My desire is for students to feel they can be open! Open to share any doubts they might have; Open to ask as many questions as they need too; Open even to have differing opinions, for example, when during a time of chatting people might bring various worldviews to the conversation.

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Kingdom in the Classroom:
I really liked how you all put an emphasis on "bringing the Kingdom into the classroom." I feel that by doing this we are able to act as Jesus acts and with that, create a healthy environment for students to work hard and flourish.

Empowerment:
One thing that I want for my students as they walk into my classroom is to feel empowered to do the task at hand. I want them to feel seen and encouraged and loved and ultimately capable of doing hard things.

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The higher friendly rapport is established in the class by the teacher, the better commitment and sense of belonging can be seen in the classroom. The teacher's role is crucial in this case because he has to engage them as well as teach them

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It's key when we want to learn something new that we are creative, so we can apply that through our learning process.

First of all, you need to have a clear motivation, you need to creatively imagine your dream and how you will make it come true.

I think creativity combined with a correct methodology can become the perfect formula to make something work.

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I like this core value because nowadays a lot of teenagers grow up believing that everything should be easy to get and effortless but when they face the reality, they start getting frustrated. I think learning a new language requires commitment and hard work to achieve your personal goals.

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I think it's important that our student act respectfully with everyone, not just in the Classroom but everywhere they go. Somehow we are sowing values not just for a classroom but for them to live by them.

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This characteristic is really important to me, and would be interesting to see in any classroom. One thing Christ calls us to do is to serve - to serve Him, and to serve those around us. I would love to develop a classroom culture and environment that welcomes people in by showing them selfless love, and invites them to learn to support and serve those around them, too. While this doesn't have as many explicitly education-related applications as other characteristics I have thought of (i.e., determination, problem-solving, etc.), I firmly believe that including this in some capacity in any classroom environment will provide students with a space conducive to meaningful learning.

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One characteristic I would love to see develop in my classroom is determination. I want my students to have the confidence and skills to set a goal and work hard to meet it, even when they encounter roadblocks along the way. So often the youth I work with settle for where they are, or limit themselves by what they think they can't do - I am always so happy for students who can take a deep breath, look at the problem in front of them, and begin exploring new ways to solve it. These students know that it may be hard but they are going to stick it out, and I would love to cultivate that skill in all the children I work with!

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When I think of my ideal classroom culture, my mind instantly went to wondering what the culture of Jesus' classroom would be. Thinking of Jesus as a teacher is part of my "why". I want the days in my classroom to be unhurried, full of compassion for one another (even if it's hard or we are struggling with unity), and connection. I have seen how these things can change how a classroom learns academics. I want students to know how to connect with one another, check in on each other, give each other grace for mistakes, and turn everything into a teaching and learning moment. I want to give them the tools to build this culture of compassion, connection, and a genuine love for learning wherever they go!

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I want my classroom to be a good environment for students to help and learn from each others, holding our hands to overcome any difficulty we might face while learning.

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I listed down several values that I'd like to have in my class such as:
- Love
- Kindness
- Gentleness
- Courage
- Fun & Creativity
- Excellence
- Faithfulness

but the one that I hope for them to have the most is Wonder & Curiosity. Whether it's about God or about the world, I hope that they will never lose the glimmer in their eyes. I hope that they will approach every situation with wonder and curiosity, always ready to take away whatever they can learn in their journey.

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This mean you WILL make mistakes. It is normal, okay, and even expected! Mistakes have a purpose; they are an opportunity for you to grow and learn when you acknowledge them and continue to make changes as you learn to better/different.

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Listen to others with your ears when they are talking; show kindness toward each other with your words and body language

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Vulnerability is also important because it’s scary to share your thoughts and questions. Allowing students to feel like they can share authentic ideas and not be judged is crucial. This also encourages individuals to be themselves and discover new interests.

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A respectful classroom is one in which everyone feels valued, safe to discuss ideas and ask questions, and allows everyone in the class to learn and grow in a variety of different ways. Respect allows everyone to be heard.

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I would love to create a classroom environment of so much acceptance and kindness that students feel ok about messing up and encouraged to keep trying.  My desire would be for there to be lots of joy and laughter in the learning process.

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As far as is possible, I would like to really know my students- their learning needs and styles as well as their interests and situations, etc. I think we feel valued when we are known.

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I want my students to have a second family with one another. When we learn to celebrate our differences instead of comparing and judging we can have a lot of fun with each other!!
"I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are Your works, my soul knows it very well."-Psalm 139:14
We are ALL fearfully and wonderfully made! I want to create a culture of encouraging each other in this way!
Encouraging one another and finding good community in each other will be something I desire to implement in my class :) Coming alongside and uplifting each other as children of God!

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Confidence in your unique abilities and what God has created in you is super important to me. I want my students to feel confident in their ability to learn; regardless of their level and learning style! I desire for them to feel confident in their mistakes as well as their achievements, that they are still able and worthy to grow as a student even in those mistakes!
(I love all things Disney hence the Meet the Robinsons GIF :))

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At YWAM Boston, since the beginning, our vision is to say to the immigrant "Welcome Home." As I think about our culture, we cultivate the following in our classroom:
- belonging
- family
- courage/ bravery
- respect
- hospitality
- Love (1 Cor 13)

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Laugh together not at each other or better not making fun of one another.
It can be really funny to hear a non native English speaker speak english or even Portugues. Brazilians go really far in making jokes in Holland we call it bullying. So making sure we all can laugh together and help each other to get better.

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Because I´m Dutch and teaching English in youth prisons in Brazil.
We learn together. My students and I have diffrent native tongues so that makes the class interesting.  They learn fro me and visa versa. In all aspects language , culture, the way to learn and to teach with diffrent characters.

Rebecca

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Community gives the understanding that together, we can change the world around us. When you are in a welcoming environment, it creates a place of safety and understanding. From there, people open up and show more of who they are. Visions come together and people leave with a feeling of hope and inspiration. I want to provide a place where all immigrants residing in Iceland can feel welcomed and a sense of home.

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I want to create a classroom where different people from all over the world can come together and learn despite different religious and cultural backgrounds. I want to create a place of understanding - where people can look past their cultural difference and see their classmates for who they are. Everyone has a story and I want each student to feel heard, understood, and seen. A place where vulnerability and empathy meet, creating a shame free environment where all are welcomed and honoured.

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Believe in yourself, believe in the process, don't give up, keep moving forward. Most of all believe in God and that He is ready, willing, and able to help you with every challenge. You can do all things through Christ!!

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Mutual respect among the students and teacher and vice versa to create a nurturing safe environment for all the students to participate.

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Being present, rather than being distracted by what else there is on the to-do list or what else is going on during the day, is a gift to oneself and those he or she is with. I struggle often with a distracted mind in my college classes, among other times in my life, and I want to be more intentional to surrender the distractions and anxieties to the Lord so that I can be engaged where I am. I learn more, have greater peace, and connect with those around me on a deeper level when I am not distracted by other thoughts. When both students and teacher are actively engaged and present in a classroom the culture will be better. The classroom will be more lively, there will be a greater sense of community, and people will learn and retain information at a higher level.

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We have so much to be grateful for as God's chosen people and as teachers. Gratitude results in genuine joy and authentic praise for God. I want my classroom to be filled with joy and I want to cultivate a culture of thankfulness. Gratitude is a powerful weapon against anxiety and can help shift people out of anxious spirals. In a classroom people may feel anxious for many reasons and I think gratitude can help combat these anxieties. I would want to regularly take time to consider what I am grateful for and model this to my students... perhaps a weekly gratitude journal.

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I want to create a classroom in which my students are bold and present to invest themselves into activities and learning. I want them to know that their contribution matters and that the whole class will benefit from them being active in the learning process.

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I want to create a classroom where students understand and value the reason why they want to learn these skills. Do they want to pass an exam? Are they learning valuable skills for their life? What is their motivation to sit in this classroom? What is their why? I have come to see that understanding ones personal motive for learning something or taking certain actions creates an ownership that the learning will greatly benefit from.

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I want to create a classroom where students understand and value the reason why they want to learn these skills. Do they want to pass an exam? Are they learning valuable skills for their life? What is their motivation to sit in this classroom? What is their why? I have come to see that understanding ones personal motive for learning something or taking certain actions creates an ownership that the learning will greatly benefit from.

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We all are facing to new things everyday.
As there are new things every day we can be one of the new things.

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Biblical values will always be at the forefront of my classroom culture. Mutual respect and treating others as you want to be treated are crucial in every situation and absolutely necessary in a classroom. P.S. For the Glory of God is mine, I hadn't figured out padlet yet!

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I think this is a characteristic of the heart. To do all things for God's glory means you do your very best with the gifts and talents God has supplied to accomplish every mission in life. For instance, I am currently working in hospitality, when I prepare a room, I think to myself, is this my best? Is this how I would do it if Jesus were to be the next one checking in? It really helps me to give my all and all.

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There are usually several ways to do something and often one way will get you the same result as another. Lets use the gifts and talents we already have to develop new skills. We don't have to look like the person next to us or do things the exact same way. It's okay to bring your own flavor;)

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We all have value and input. Lets learn from each other and honor each other. When someone is speaking lets give them our full attention. And really listen to what they have to say and how it can apply to us.

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Just let them know you are doing great and sit with them to watch them grow!!!

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We are here to make mistakes and learn. SO have FUN

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I want to create a classroom where students are encouraged in everything. If they make a mistake, I want them to know it's okay and be affirmed and encouraged by the life-giving words spoken to them. If they do well, I want to celebrate with them with the words that I and others speak to them.

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I want my students to know that when they are in my classroom that they are safe. They have a place in my classroom, and they are valued.

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Ask questions. Any questions you have. if you ask you learn.

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English is a funny language so lets be fun with it.

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The goal of teaching anyone anything, is so they can eventually, confidently do what they've learned on their own. I hope to focus on fostering independence in my students, especially when they leave my classroom. I think it's important to emphasize the skill they are taking with them verses the grade they received for the class.

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I want the environment of my classroom as well as my teaching lessons/techniques to be inspiring and fresh! I want my students to be excited to come to class and look forward to the day. I hope to have an unconventional classroom that stokes curiosity. I also want to create a sense of comradery/family in my classroom where students feel safe, valued, and a sense of belonging.

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As Jesus is for me. I would like to teach English with the bible in my hand. There are a lot of sentences examples in it. Inspire to them to follow Jesus, and how their dreams came to be true if they believe in him.

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I want my students to learn in an environment where there is joy and laughter. From my own personal experience, I relate to others that I enjoy my time with. I want my students to know that learning can be fun, joyful, and that it is fun to learn together.

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Every individual learns a different way and at a different pace than others. The best thing to do is to be kind and use nice words when talking to our peers/ classmates.

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That each person sees value and is respected for their contributions even though their projects might be different than others. That the teacher has mutual respect for students as students have for the teacher because everyone has something to offer.