PPR Comp 005-Classroom Climate Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does 'Classroom Climate' refer to?

The intellectual, social, emotional, and physical environments in which students learn. (correct)

The grades students receive.

Only the physical environment in which students learn.

The amount of homework given to students.

What is cohesiveness in a classroom?

The collective feeling that the class members have about the classroom group.

Collaboration in a learning environment emphasizes:

Memorization of facts.

Individual work.

Listening to lectures.

Social interaction and active engagement. (correct)

To consider means to ignore environmental factors.

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What does it mean to create in an educational context?

To make or set up something. Signup and view all the answers

Student engagement refers to the degree of ______ that students show when they are learning.

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What is cultural pluralism?

The condition in which all cultural groups are valued components of society. Signup and view all the answers

Define development in the context of student learning.

Growth, adaptation, or change over the course of a lifetime. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to facilitate in a learning environment?

To help or cause something to happen or increase. Signup and view all the answers

What is interference in the context of information recall?

A process that occurs when information to be recalled gets mixed up with other information. Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes a positive classroom environment?

An environment where students feel safe, cared for, and respected. Signup and view all the answers

What does the learning environment refer to?

The surrounding conditions in which instruction takes place. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to manage in a teaching context?

To control. Signup and view all the answers

Define norms in a group setting.

Rules that apply to all members of a group. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Classroom Climate

Encompasses intellectual, social, emotional, and physical environments for learning.
A positive climate boosts student motivation and self-worth.
Example: An engaging teacher cultivates a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to take risks.

Cohesiveness

Represents the collective feelings of class members toward their group.
Example: Mr. Smith’s class demonstrated cohesiveness by celebrating their field day win with chants and high-fives.

Collaboration

Refers to learning environments promoting social interaction and active engagement.
Example: Students collaboratively develop multistep word problems for math presentations.

Consider

Involves reflecting on factors impacting learning.
Example: Teachers assess environmental elements to shape a responsive classroom community.

Create

Involves establishing beneficial learning environments.
Example: Teachers aim to enhance positive factors while minimizing negatives.

Student Engagement

Measures students' attention, curiosity, and motivation in learning.
A robust classroom environment fosters collaboration and respect, leading to increased engagement.

Cultural Pluralism

Refers to valuing all cultural groups in society while preserving their languages and traditions.
Schools are encouraged to adopt cultural pluralism for inclusivity.

Development

Represents growth and change throughout a student’s life.
Example: Steady progression in vocabulary development is an indicator of growth.

Facilitate

To assist in the enhancement of certain outcomes.
Example: Teachers work to create a positive social and emotional classroom atmosphere.

Interference

Occurs when recalling information is disrupted by competing information.
Example: In mathematics, a student misidentified a cube as a square due to interference.

Positive Classroom Environment

Defined by students feeling safe, valued, and motivated to learn.
Such environments encourage open expression and creativity in learning activities.

Learning Environment

The overall context where instruction occurs.
Example: A warm, inviting atmosphere is essential for effective student learning.

Manage

Refers to the control of student behavior.
Example: Teachers maintain management during transitions, such as walking in hallways.

Norms

Encompass rules applicable to all group members, fostering an orderly classroom culture.

Description

Explore the key concepts of Classroom Climate in this quiz. Understand how intellectual, social, emotional, and physical environments impact student learning. The content is tailored to help educators create a motivating and inclusive atmosphere for students.