Learning+Climate


 * Teacher creates learning environments where students are active participants as individuals and as members of collaborative groups.**
 * __Learning Climate:__ a safe environment supported by the teacher in which high, clear expectations and positive relationships are fostered; active learning is promoted**

__Student Characteristics:__ A. accepts responsibility for his/her own learning
 * __Teacher Characteristics:__**
 * A. creates learning environments where students are active participants as individuals and as members of collaborative groups**
 * B. motivates students and nurtures their desire to learn in a safe, healthy and supportive environment which develops compassion and mutual respect**
 * C. cultivates cross cultural understandings and the value of diversity**
 * D. encourages students to accept responsibility for their own learning and accommodates the diverse learning needs of all students**
 * E. displays effective and efficient classroom management that includes classroom routines that promote comfort, order and appropriate student behaviors**
 * F. provides students equitable access to technology, space, tools and time**
 * G. effectively allocates time for students to engage in hands-on experiences, discuss and process content and make meaningful connections**
 * H. designs lessons that allow students to participate in empowering activities in which they understand that learning is a process and mistakes are a natural part of learning**
 * I. creates an environment where student work is valued, appreciated and used as a learning tool**
 * F. provides students equitable access to technology, space, tools and time**
 * G. effectively allocates time for students to engage in hands-on experiences, discuss and process content and make meaningful connections**
 * H. designs lessons that allow students to participate in empowering activities in which they understand that learning is a process and mistakes are a natural part of learning**
 * I. creates an environment where student work is valued, appreciated and used as a learning tool**
 * H. designs lessons that allow students to participate in empowering activities in which they understand that learning is a process and mistakes are a natural part of learning**
 * I. creates an environment where student work is valued, appreciated and used as a learning tool**
 * I. creates an environment where student work is valued, appreciated and used as a learning tool**
 * I. creates an environment where student work is valued, appreciated and used as a learning tool**


 * B. actively participates and is authentically engaged**
 * C. collaborates/teams with other students**
 * D. exhibits a sense of accomplishment and confidence**
 * E. takes educational risks in class**
 * F. Practices and engages in safe, responsible and ethical use of technology**
 * E. takes educational risks in class**
 * F. Practices and engages in safe, responsible and ethical use of technology**
 * F. Practices and engages in safe, responsible and ethical use of technology**
 * F. Practices and engages in safe, responsible and ethical use of technology**