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Learning as a Science
TASK 1
Creating a Supportive Learning Environment
Western Governors University
, Learner Expectations
A child best learns in an environment that is supportive to their
learning needs. From the position of furniture to what is carefully placed on a
wall, the students need minimal distractions for an enhanced learning
experience. “Healthy and supportive relationships are the key to brain
development, research suggests, that students thrive and learn best when
their teachers know them intellectually” (Hernandez, 2024). I have worked
with children of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, with this experience
comes understanding a multitude of learning experiences that I can use with
my students, and this ensures that all needs are met so that each student
can meet the same result of passing a class, even with differentiated
learning in the same room at the same time.
Emotional Safety
Strong bonds with the teacher can also be instilled to ensure trust
within the classroom and a student feeling a sense of security. In the
beginning of each school year, I take the first few weeks to bond with my
students. Students can suffer when they are bullied or feel like they don’t
belong. According to an article, “more than 70% of middle and high school
students feel like schools are uncaring environments” (Hernandez, 2024).
Physical Safety
Both physical and emotional safety come in hand when working in the
classroom. When the student feels safe, they are more likely to come to
Learning as a Science
TASK 1
Creating a Supportive Learning Environment
Western Governors University
, Learner Expectations
A child best learns in an environment that is supportive to their
learning needs. From the position of furniture to what is carefully placed on a
wall, the students need minimal distractions for an enhanced learning
experience. “Healthy and supportive relationships are the key to brain
development, research suggests, that students thrive and learn best when
their teachers know them intellectually” (Hernandez, 2024). I have worked
with children of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, with this experience
comes understanding a multitude of learning experiences that I can use with
my students, and this ensures that all needs are met so that each student
can meet the same result of passing a class, even with differentiated
learning in the same room at the same time.
Emotional Safety
Strong bonds with the teacher can also be instilled to ensure trust
within the classroom and a student feeling a sense of security. In the
beginning of each school year, I take the first few weeks to bond with my
students. Students can suffer when they are bullied or feel like they don’t
belong. According to an article, “more than 70% of middle and high school
students feel like schools are uncaring environments” (Hernandez, 2024).
Physical Safety
Both physical and emotional safety come in hand when working in the
classroom. When the student feels safe, they are more likely to come to
