For Teachers: New Strategies For A Positive And Happy School
“When you create a positive classroom atmosphere, students learn better. Every student must feel safe and important in the class in order for maximum learning to take place. A positive classroom environment does not just happen; the teacher creates it.” — Ministry of Education, Guyana, Venezuela.
Positive, productive learning environments are key to students’ academic, emotional and social success at school. Unfortunately, positive learning environments do not occur, they must be created. Creating a positive learning environment for students has a lot going for it. For new beginnings, positive learning environments should provide a safe environment where risk-taking is encouraged, open and authentic conversations are encouraged, trust and respect are encouraged, and positive interaction is the norm.
Happiness is subjective and the definition may change according to culture but common to schools is that they can support the well-being of individuals, families and communities. A happy school is a place where the principles of compassion, communication, and community-building are priorities.
Principles greater mindset changes and realization of people, process, and place measures.
