EDUA 5605 Fostering Safe/Inclusive Classroom
FOSTERING A SAFE AND INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM
Study after study is confirming what veteran teachers already know: When students don’t feel safe or included in the classroom, the resulting anxiety has a negative impact on engagement and learning. But on the flip side, when students and their families feel welcomed, valued, and secure, they are more involved in their school community and perform better academically. Teachers are on the front lines of creating safe learning environments, and they need the right strategies to ensure their efforts succeed.
In this course, you’ll take stock of your current classroom culture and see how it measures up against the components of a safe learning environment. After exploring the myriad of benefits of a safe environment, you’ll take a deep dive into two crucial methodologies for creating one: social –emotional learning and culturally responsive teaching. You’ll develop a playbook of actionable strategies that will foster a positive culture and meet your students’ social and emotional needs, plus a plan for overcoming potential challenges and roadblocks.
By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills you need to establish and maintain a safe learning environment throughout the school year.