CLASSROOM CLIMATE
Bring your papers, pencils and books,
Unless you want my dirty looks,
Class will start - I know I'm pushy-
When in your seat, I see your "tushy".
You need to know that it's expected
That you respect and feel respected.
Watch your words and be polite,
Avoid aggression, please don't bite.
Sometimes you'll sit, sometimes you'll walk.
Sometimes you'll listen, sometimes you`ll talk.
Please do each of these on cue.
Listen to me, I'll listen to you.
These rules exist so we can learn.
Obey them and rewards you`ll earn.
I also feel compelled to mention.
Breaking rules will mean detention
If these rules seem strict and terse
Please make suggestions but only in verse.
DO you like the Poem?
When do you think this poem
introduced by the teacher?
What is the purpose of the poem?
WHAT IS A CLASSROOM CLIMATE?
What is a classroom?
IT IS A PHYSICAL SPACE WHERE
LEARNING IS FACILITATED.
IT IS A PLACE WHERE CLASSES MEET.
What is a CLIMATE?
What is a CLIMATE?
THE PREVAILING INFLUENCE OR
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
CHARACTERIZING GROUP OR PERIOD.
IT IS SYNONYMOUS TO ATMOSPHERE.
What is a CLASSROOM CLIMATE?
PRODUCT OF INTERACTION
BETWEEN AND AMONG
TEACHER AND STUDENTS THAN
THAT THE PHYSICAL CONDITION
OF THE CLASSROOM
THE PHYSICAL CONDITION OF THE
CLASSROOM MAY EXERT AN INFLUENCE
ON THE SOCIAL INTERACTION AMONG
THE PERSONALITIES IN CLASS BUT IT
MAY NOT CONTRIBUTE AS MUCH AS
THE CLASSROOM SOCIAL INTERACTION
DOES.
WHEN IS THE CLASSROOM CONDUCIVE
FOR LEARNING?
-WHEN IT IS NON- THREATENING YET
BUSINESSLIKE.
WHAT TAKES PLACE IN A
CLASSROOM WHERE BUSINESS-
LIKE AND NON THREATENING
ATMOSPHERE PREVAIL?
IT IS A CLASSROOM WHERE:
-RULES AND PROCEDURE ARE DISCUSSED ON THE
FIRST DAY OF THE CLASS
-STUDENTS ARE INVOVED IN THE DESIGN OF RULES
AND PROCEDURES
-TECHNIQUES TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND REINFORCE
ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR
AND PROVIDE NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES ARE
EMPLOYED
-CLEAR LIMITS FOR UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR ARE
ESTABLISHED
-THERE IS A HEALTHY BALANCE BETWEEN
DOMINANCE AND COOPERATION
-THE TEACHER IS AWARE OF THE NEEDS OF
DIFFERENT TYPES OF STUDENTS
-THE TEACHER IS FULLY AWAREOF THE HAPPENINGS
IN CLASS
-STUDENTS’ RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR OWN
BEHAVIOR IS ENHANCED