Learning Environment Pres

Learning Environment
By: Sharnjit Moondi
Learning Environment
The physical or virtual setting in which learning takes place.
Environment refers to the atmosphere, ambience, tones or climate that is within that particular setting.
It takes into consideration the way in which students experience psychological and physical characteristics of the classroom environment
A sustaining development in this field

In 1979, a conceptual framework for human environments was developed by Rudolf Moos.
Conceptual Framework
Relationship dimension: concerned with the nature and intensity of personal relationships Personal Growth dimension: focuses on opportunities for personal development and selfenhancement. System maintenance and system change dimensions: the extent to which the environment is orderly, clear in expectations, maintains control and is responsive to change
Overall results of studies:

Studies in the past 30 years have shown evidence that the quality of the classroom environment is a significant determinant of student learning. Literature identifies links between the climate of the classroom and the factors that impact on learning such as student engagement, attendance, selfefficacy and the overall quality of school life. This shows how the climate within an environment can influence the degree to which students are willing and able to learn
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Importance
Students learn better when they perceive the classroom environment more positively
Physical elements Social elements
The physical element is explained very well in Maslows Hierarchy of Needs. It highlights the importance of meeting basic needs, such as physical comfort, before an individual will consider their psychosocial needs.
Responsibility
Creating a positive learning environment is not only the responsibility of the teacher because students are also mutually responsible as well.
It is also true that teachers have a leadership role in classrooms, so the importance of making the learning environment as positive as possible requires a teachers thoughts and actions.
Keep in Mind for creating a positive learning environment

1.) Physical Environment
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Continuation
2.) Lesson content and delivery
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Continuation
3.) Social- staff/student relationships
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Continuation
4.) Social- peer relationships
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5.) Order and Organization
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Conclusion: Accessible Strategies

Making the most of lesson beginnings- greeting students, having activities and materials pre-prepared
Sharing lesson objectives with students
Allowing opportunities for collaborative working

Using a range of seating arrangements for activities Providing displays of work Using language and opportunities to build relationships and raise self-esteem
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Points to remember
Do not underestimate the impact of the physical environment.
Comfort of students and the impact of learning in a tidy and well-organized environment
Allow students to select whom they would like to work collaboratively on learning activities with because they will be more motivated to be engaged.
Students need to be involved in making choices about their learning.

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References:
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*Moos, R.H. (1980). Evaluating Classroom Learning Environments. Studies in Educational Evaluation , 6(3), 239-52.
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Learning Environment

By: Sharnjit Moondi

A sustaining development in this field

Overall results of studies:

Keep in Mind for creating a positive learning environment

Conclusion: Accessible Strategies

Allowing opportunities for collaborative working

Students need to be involved in making choices about their learning.

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