Creating a Supportive Learning Environment
MSCIN Program, Western Governors University
D186- Task 1
A) It takes a lot of intentional efforts to create a culturally responsive environment in
the classroom that ensures that all students feel valued, respected, and supported in their
learning. The following describes how a teacher could incorporate each element, along with
a professional source to support the strategy.
1. Learner Expectations
Strategy: One strategy in learner expectations is to believe in every student’s ability to
succeed and connect lessons to their cultural backgrounds. Teachers can also give students
different ways to show what they have learned.
Supporting Source: Ladson-Billings, G. (1995). This resource tells us that teachers
should set high expectations while respecting students’ cultures to help them succeed.
2. Emotional Safety
, Strategy: One important aspect of emotional safety is making sure students feel safe
sharing their thoughts and feelings. Listen to them, encourage them, and use activities that let
them express themselves.
Supporting Source: (roots to Routes Academy, 2024) explains that when students feel
emotionally safe, they can focus better and learn more. They also develop healthier
relationships with peers and have fewer behavior problems in school.
3. Physical Safety
Strategy: Arranging the classroom so that all students feel comfortable, accessible, and
safe is one effective strategy when it comes to physical safety. This includes accommodating
diverse learning needs, preventing bullying/peer drama, and setting clear classroom rules and
make sure that students are following them.
MSCIN Program, Western Governors University
D186- Task 1
A) It takes a lot of intentional efforts to create a culturally responsive environment in
the classroom that ensures that all students feel valued, respected, and supported in their
learning. The following describes how a teacher could incorporate each element, along with
a professional source to support the strategy.
1. Learner Expectations
Strategy: One strategy in learner expectations is to believe in every student’s ability to
succeed and connect lessons to their cultural backgrounds. Teachers can also give students
different ways to show what they have learned.
Supporting Source: Ladson-Billings, G. (1995). This resource tells us that teachers
should set high expectations while respecting students’ cultures to help them succeed.
2. Emotional Safety
, Strategy: One important aspect of emotional safety is making sure students feel safe
sharing their thoughts and feelings. Listen to them, encourage them, and use activities that let
them express themselves.
Supporting Source: (roots to Routes Academy, 2024) explains that when students feel
emotionally safe, they can focus better and learn more. They also develop healthier
relationships with peers and have fewer behavior problems in school.
3. Physical Safety
Strategy: Arranging the classroom so that all students feel comfortable, accessible, and
safe is one effective strategy when it comes to physical safety. This includes accommodating
diverse learning needs, preventing bullying/peer drama, and setting clear classroom rules and
make sure that students are following them.
