Building a Positive Climate and Culture by Kathryn Cui https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956 Collate examples and non-examples of norms based on what works and doesn’t work in a physical and online learning environment. Make sure your name is on your work! en-us 2023-03-25 14:07:07 UTC 2023-04-01 03:55:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/270d.png Examples of Norms for Creating a Positive Classroom Climate in the Physical Classroom yyzgq8w9ps https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2536302191 1. Active Listening and Respect:
Students raise their hands before speaking and listen attentively when others are talking.

2. Inclusivity and Diversity:
Students and teachers use inclusive language and avoid making assumptions about others based on their race, gender, religion, or culture.

3. Accountability and Responsibility:
Students come prepared to class, submit assignments on time, and take responsibility for their learning.

4. Support and Collaboration:
Students work together on group projects, offer help when needed, and share resources.]]> 2023-03-29 07:34:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2536302191 Non-Examples of Norms for Creating a Positive Classroom Climate in the Physical Classroom yyzgq8w9ps https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2536306095 1. Disrespect and Interrupting: 
Students interrupt or talk over others, engage in side conversations, or make derogatory comments.

2. Exclusion and Insensitivity: 
Students form cliques or exclude others from group activities based on personal biases or preferences.

3. Lack of Engagement and Participation: 
Students arrive late to class, don't participate in discussions, and avoid taking responsibility for their learning.

4. Uncooperative Behavior and Competition:
Students refuse to collaborate or share resources, undermine the success of their peers, or engage in overly competitive behavior.]]> 2023-03-29 07:38:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2536306095 Examples of Norms for Creating a Positive Classroom Climate in the Virtual Classroom yyzgq8w9ps https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2536309843 1. Active Listening and Respect:
Students use the "raise hand" feature in video conferencing platforms and avoid interrupting or talking over others.

2. Inclusivity and Diversity: 
Participants use respectful language in written communication, such as discussion boards and chat messages, and are mindful of diverse backgrounds when sharing resources or examples.

3. Accountability and Responsibility: 
Students manage their time effectively, engage in online activities, and communicate proactively with teachers and peers about any difficulties or concerns.

4. Support and Collaboration: 
Students participate in virtual breakout rooms, collaborate on shared documents, and provide support through online discussion forums or messaging platforms.]]> 2023-03-29 07:41:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2536309843 Non-Examples of Norms for Creating a Positive Classroom Climate in the Virtual Classroom yyzgq8w9ps https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2536313780 1. Disrespect and Interrupting:
Participants use inappropriate language in chat messages or disrupt virtual meetings with off-topic comments or excessive background noise.

2. Exclusion and Insensitivity:
Participants make insensitive or offensive comments in discussion boards, group chats, or during video conferences.

3. Lack of Engagement and Participation: 
Students don't engage in online activities, fail to complete assignments, or have poor attendance in virtual meetings.

4. Uncooperative Behavior and Competition: 
Participants are uncooperative in group projects, withhold information, or focus on individual success at the expense of others.]]> 2023-03-29 07:44:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2536313780 Norms that work in a physical environment. kirleymaxim https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2536741260
  • Building positive relationships with students.
  •  Be there for them
  • Providing positive reinforcement which helps to promote a strong classroom culture. 
  • Establishing a routine.
  • Be on time at the beginning of the day and after lunch and breaks.
  • Give students a voice and a choice.
  • Raise your hand when you would like to speak in class or need the bathroom
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  • Not creating rules and expectations in the classroom.
  • Yelling at students and giving corporal punishments.
  • Not being kind and polite to others.
  • Not being respectful of classmates, teachers, and belongings.
  • Not keeping hands and feet to yourself.
  • Dirty and untidy environment. 
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  •  Create  rules and expectations in the classroom
  • Review classroom procedures.
  • Create fun daily icebreakers.
  • Using chat to check for understanding.
  • Host small groups in break-out rooms.
  • Stay muted so we can hear each other.
  • If you’re late, don’t say hi in the chat.
  • School-related things only.
  • Use texting appropriately.



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  • Multiple devices on at the same time.
  • Not showing up on time.
  • Using too many emojis. 
  • Software that's not accessible to all students in the classroom.
  • Not dress appropriately.
  • Not keeping eye contact, hand gestures, facial expressions, and body language polite and focused. 
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  • Having class meetings
  • Daily affirmations
  • Notice and reinforce casual positive interactions between students on a daily basis.
  • Notice changes in students’ physical and emotional behaviors.
  • Having meetings with individual students often as possible
  • Create behavioral processes early on and referring students to them when necessary
  • Practice the patience and kindness you expect your students to have
  • Practicing inclusive measure for students with different social, ethnic, and learning backgrounds

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  • Teachers using aggressive tones with students
  • Teachers using poor classroom management strategies
  • Embarrassing students when they behave inappropriately or when they lack understanding of new skills 
  • Teachers displaying a lack of empathy
  • Lack of resources for both gifted and struggling students

    • ]]>     2023-03-29 21:40:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2537349425     Examples of Norms That Work in a Physical Learning Environment haejinlee https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2538355537 This is a great article on norm ingredients to add to the classroom.  One of the ways of building a positive climate and culture is to give a welcoming feeling when students walk into their classroom with positive expectations and standards messages displayed on the walls.  They can be colorful with fun images.  Students can be reminded on a daily basis of what kind of learning environment they are trying to create and maintain.  A classroom foundation built on acceptance, inclusion, respect, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, awareness, kindness, doing our best, creativity, teamwork, upliftment, resilience, social etiquette, and having a good time all lend to the positive climate and culture of a physical classroom.  Here are some of examples of the same norms and additions that work and can be displayed in the learning environment:

    • We are all different and we can all be friends.
    • We respect each other.
    • We mindfully express our feelings.
    • We speak and act with kindness.
    • We try our best.
    • Learning is fun!
    • We are creative.
    • We are a team.
    • We encourage each other and cheer each other on.
    • We learn from our mistakes.
    • We strive for excellence, not perfection.
    • We value a growth mindset.
    • We take accountability for our actions and behavior.
    • We practice the following magic words: please, thank you, sorry, and excuse me.
    • We focus on solutions, not problems.
    • We solve problems fairly.

    Author. (2021, July 25). Ingredients for building a positive classroom environment. Sey Education Solutions. Retrieved March 30, 2023, from https://www.seyeducation.com/abenas-blog-spot/2021/7/24/ingredients-for-building-a-positive-classroom-environment

    Twinkl.kr. (n.d.). Retrieved March 30, 2023, from https://www.twinkl.kr/resource/t-m-910-in-our-classroom-display-posters  ]]>     2023-03-30 13:02:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2538355537     Non-Examples of Norms That Don't Work in a Physical Learning Environment haejinlee https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2538439156 This article discusses how the pandemic has worsened the mental health crises of students in the classroom due to academic pressures, toxic school and social culture, growing school violence, and spiking suicide rates.  A negative learning environment can lead to low student achievement, poor behavior, student anxiety, and/or depression.  Here are some non-examples of norms that don't work in a physical learning environment:

    • Practicing discrimination and favoritism towards students
    • Yelling and shouting at students
    • Shaming and blaming students
    • Making students feel unheard and unseen
    • Ignoring students' feelings and emotions
    • Having a rigid and negative mindset
    • Encouraging unhealthy competition and pitting students against each other
    • Expecting perfection
    • Devaluing and dehumanizing students
    • Displaying unethical values and cruel behavior
    • Putting teacher's or school's needs above the students in an unhealthy way

    Strauss, V. (2022, January 10). Perspective | school environments can be toxic. why and how they must change. The Washington Post. Retrieved March 30, 2023, from https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/01/09/toxic-school-environments-must-change/ 


    ]]>     2023-03-30 13:55:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2538439156     Examples of Norms That Work in an Online Learning Environment haejinlee https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2538571460 In this article, the writer's five tips on how to create a positive online learning environment are as follows:

    1.  Utilize a variety of technology options
    2.  Provide collaborative learning
    3.  Keep it simple
    4.  Maintain a positive mindset
    5.  Build positive relationships through communication

    Here are some of examples of norms that work and can be standardized in the learning environment:

    • We practice being on time.
    • We practice kindness and respect.
    • We are mindful about what we say and type.
    • We are in a quiet space, with no distractions, sitting upright, and ready to learn.
    • We have our cameras turned on and mute our microphones when not speaking.
    • We practice proper netiquette and codes of conduct.
    • We participate, collaborate, and contribute during class.
    • We are flexible, adaptable, positive, and value a growth mindset.
    • Teachers are available for individual meetings for additonal support and check-ins.
    • Teachers have on-going meetings with parents to communicate on student progress, to address concerns, and to get on the same page

    Many of the same norms from the physical classroom apply to the online classroom.  Of course there are differences to virtual learning.  Since we are not physically in front of someone, it may feel easier to type something you wouldn't say to someone's face.  Students must still practice kindness and respect even when in the online classroom.  They must be mindful of their user names, background images both on the computer and in their learning space.  They must be actively listening and willing to participate in discussions and collaborative assignments.  An online classroom foundation built on flexibility, inclusion, safety, respect, emotional intelligence, awareness, kindness, doing our best, creativity, collaboration, support, proper netiquette, and having fun all contribute to the positive climate and culture of an online learning environment. 

    India Today. (2022, April 17). 5 tips to enable a positive online learning environment. India Today. Retrieved March 30, 2023, from https://www.indiatoday.in//education-today/featurephilia/story/5-tips-to-enable-a-positive-online-learning-environment-1938399-2022-04-17?onetap=true

    Common class norms. Academic Resource Center. (n.d.). Retrieved March 31, 2023, from https://academicresourcecenter.harvard.edu/common-class-norms  ]]>     2023-03-30 15:17:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2538571460     Non-Examples of Norms That Don't Work in an Online Learning Environment haejinlee https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2538654273 This article discusses how online learning can negatively affect students.  The ways in which they do are:

    1.  Social Isolation
    2.  Lack of Skill Development
    3.  Less Interactive Knowledge
    4.  Affect of Mental Health
    5.  Physical Health Effects
    6.  No Practical Knowledge
    7.  Low Academic Performance

    Although online learning is great tool to have, it doesn't have the same feel as an in-person live classroom environment and give a limited experience.  Here are some non-examples of norms that don't work in the online learning environment:

    • Feeling isolated and unmotivated, not giving a feeling of belonging and community
    • Difficulty for kinesthetic, tactile learners and those with special needs, like students with autism who don't speak much, may be hard to differentiate effectively
    • Lack of accountability, collaboration, and support
    • Harder for those who need to be in and feel the energy of others
    • Distracted by other devices, TV, family, or friends
    • Plagiarism
    • Cyberbullying and predators

    Without face to face interaction, academic performance and motivation may go downhill.  If a routine is not set in place or a student is not self-motivated, they could lose interest in online learning.  Students may need to get an accountability partner such as a classmate or family member. 21st century skill building, such as social skills, collaborative work, problem solving skills and creativity can be limited.  They will have to pay attention to their mental and physical health.  They will also need to be educated on netiquette and staying away from and reporting cyberbullies and online predators.   Parents can monitor and have parental controls on their devices.  All of these factors can contribute to a negative online classroom learning experience.

    Cheise, A., & Adam CheiseAdam is a student pursuing his master's in Machine Learning and AI. He is a passionate writer and loves to review — coding and technical course platforms. He reviews all tech courses on ProsperityForAll. (2023, January 16). How online learning affects students & their performance? Prosperity For All. Retrieved March 31, 2023, from https://www.prosperityforamerica.org/how-online-learning-affects-students/ ]]>     2023-03-30 16:18:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2538654273     Norms That Work In Virtual Environments rosiasnow https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2538923420
  • Collaborating with parents to ensure that students are prepared for class
  • Creating virtual classroom expectations with students so they hold one another accountable
  • Posting virtual class expectations in a place that is visible to students
  • Create consistent routines for students to follow
  • Survey students for information on how to make the class better and utilize the feedback to make the virtual classroom a more conducive learning space

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  • Going with the flow or lack of routine for each class
  • Not providing individual meetings with students
  • Lecturing majority of the class
  • Lack of inclusivity and consideration of different learning styles 
  • Lack of clarity when giving instruction 


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  • Build positive relationships with the parents - constant communication during pickup or through an online platform

    • Outline the classroom rules for positive behavior. 

    • Give praises 

    • Have a positive mindset as energy is contagious

    • Help students learn to understand their own emotions and others

    • Incorporate games into the lesson to keep students engaged 


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  • Not giving equal attention to all students or favoritism 

    • Lack of engaging lesson plans (not including games or arts etc)

    • Showing negative expressions to students such as side eyes and yelling 

    • Lack of diversity in lessons to cater to each student's learning style
    • Judging a student when they make mistakes 

    • Lack of encouragement and praises

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  • Providing engaging visuals for the lesson / class as the teacher explains

    • Establishing rules (raising your hand if you wish to speak)

    • Ensuring that all students get the chance to speak

    • Greet each student using their name

    • Encourage group work through breakout rooms

    • Encourage students to also create visuals when presenting 

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  • Not encouraging students to speak. It is easy to be quiet especially in a virtual environment

    • Plain slides or visuals during the lessons. Or no visuals during the lesson. 

    • Majority of the time only the teacher is speaking

    • Not greeting each student and asking how they are

    • Lack of implementing group work 

    • Lack of collaboration with parents. As the teacher is unable to be physically with the child then the parents will partake in that role and help with their learning.

    ]]>     2023-03-31 03:43:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2539333156     Jean Eclarin - Building classroom culture jvkyle1 https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2539347177 There are 3 strategies that can create a positive  classroom culture.
    1. Communication
    2. Inclusive Environment
    3. Organization and accessibility of course content

    Teachers build a good communication with the students. It will build good relationships and able to welcome the children and they feel belongingness in the class.

    Inclusive environment means celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity by recognizing and valuing the differences in your students, including their backgrounds, experiences, and identities.
     Set clear expectations for behavior and create a safe space for all students to express themselves without fear of judgment or ridicule.Encourage collaboration and group work, which allows students to learn from one another and build relationships with classmates who may have different backgrounds and experiences. Provide opportunities for student-led initiatives and encourage students to take an active role in shaping the classroom culture.
    Address and challenge any biases or prejudices that may arise in the classroom, and model positive behavior for your students.

    The student are able to access the things they need in the classroom. Organization of what are your plans for the day will not cause chaos.

    Classroom and Culture, Center of Transformative ; University of Lincoln Nebraska https://teaching.unl.edu/resources/classroom-climate/classroom-climate-and-culture/
    https://teaching.unl.edu/resources/classroom-climate/classroom-climate-and-culture/]]>     2023-03-31 04:00:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2539347177     Jean Eclarin - Classroom Management in an Online Environment jvkyle1 https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2539385735 Build an engaging experience
    Cultivate a Community Amongst Students
    Positive Relationship between Teacher and Students
    Establish and Reiterrate Routines
    Educate Students about Plagiarism
    Establish Communication Norms
    Set Expectations and be Consistent
    Acknowledge Student Accomplishments

    Online class has its challenges however if a teacher will set the tone of the class the student are able to attain better understanding and diligent to do their work.

    ]]>     2023-03-31 04:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2539385735     Jean Eclarin jvkyle1 https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2540232055 2023-03-31 18:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2540232055 Jean Eclarin jvkyle1 https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2540242243 The challenges that focus on what is  happening on the virtual environment that disrupt the children in their learning.
    These are the things that most of the students struggle when they are at home.



    Reference:
      Vierstra,Gretchen
    https://www.understood.org/en/articles/distance-learning-focus-challenges

    ]]>     2023-03-31 19:06:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2540242243     kathryncui https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2540433994 In this article, Tatiane Rigonati writes about her strategies for creating a caring culture in her early years' classrooms. She says, "Caring relationships are motivated by mutual empathy, based on the understanding and recognition of others and their needs. Caring enhances the child-teacher relationship, especially in a culturally diverse classroom. Being in a constant caring relationship motivates children to learn."

    Her four main strategies are 
    1) Listening: recognizing and connecting with the students, their experiences, and their social and cultural backgrounds.
    2) Voice: acknowledge the social, cultural, and ethical responsibility they have in nurturing and maintaining caring relationships, welcoming the children's voices, and making them feel their stories are valued by creating a safe space for them to be heard.
    3) Sharing Stories: children feel safe sharing their stories. Asking questions about the characters' qualities and whether the learners can relate to them, the setting, and the main idea
    4) Assessment: collecting relevant information from the learners' stories, interests, and goals.]]>     2023-04-01 02:30:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2540433994     kathryncui https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2540436443 A fantastic resource on creating a strong classroom culture. It covers three aspects (responsibilities, language, & procedures) in a very student-centered way and tries to answer the question, “What do all my children need to grow and thrive?”]]> 2023-04-01 02:36:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2540436443 kathryncui https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2540437476 Connected to the previous post, this article covers the role of the environment in creating a great classroom culture. It talks about our classroom space, books, time, and print and gives examples of how to teach and pose questions to our students when coming up with classroom norms ]]> 2023-04-01 02:39:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2540437476 kathryncui https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2540457177 This article is actually about the whole school culture. Still, most points can definitely be applied to the classroom, such as no clear sense of purpose, an absence of honest dialogue, self-preservation vs. collaboration, punishment instead of recognition, rewards, and behaviors motivated by the avoidance of discipline, a palpable lack of safety, a small group who controls the conversation, and an absence of risk-taking. ]]> 2023-04-01 03:36:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2540457177 kathryncui https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2540458917 The New York Times has compiled this list of relationship-building activities for the virtual classroom. They are like ice-breakers for students and teachers to get to know each other better. ]]> 2023-04-01 03:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2540458917 kathryncui https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2540459897 This article has great tips for teachers on creating a positive online classroom culture. Some of my favorites were recording the class meetings so students can go back and review, having an online buddy system (if your students are old enough), and inviting the family as partners. ]]> 2023-04-01 03:45:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2540459897 kathryncui https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2540462686 This article shares some of the disadvantages online learners face with solutions to help. Most points refer to the opposite of what creates a healthy online culture, such as feedback, relationships, practice vs. theory, and accessibility. ]]> 2023-04-01 03:55:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kathryncui/g2t9px6jnrxs3956/wish/2540462686