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WGU D186 TASK 1: CREATING A SUPPORTIVE LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT | ACCURATE AND VERIFIED | 2026 UPDATE
Task 1: Creating a Supportive Learning Environment
Jennifer Brown
Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction,
WGU
D186- Learning as a Science
June 4, 2026
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Learner Expectations: In order to foster desired learner expectations, I should set high
expectations for all students, regardless of their background. Therefore, providing equitable
access to resources and support to meet these expectations is crucial (Ladson-Billings, 1995).
Incorporating culturally appropriate teaching practices that connect the curriculum to what the
students know will make learning more meaningful.
Emotional Safety: To create a sense of emotional safety with my students, I should create an
environment where students feel valued and respected by incorporating diversity through texts,
classroom displays, discussions, and activities. The influence of culture and instructional changes
needed to engage in liberatory education (Hammond, 2023). It is important that educators use
culturally responsive practices that affirm students’ identities and experiences. Lastly, it is
imperative to enforce policies that address bullying and discrimination, providing a physically
safe environment for all students.
Physical Safety-It is important that students not only feel emotionally safe in their classroom,
but physically safe as well. An organized and respectful classroom is much more conducive to
effective teaching and one of the most important things teachers can do to promote learning is to
create classroom environments where students feel safe (Creating a Safe Classroom
Environment 2020). It is important that the physical space is welcoming and inclusive. This
includes arranging furniture to accommodate different learning activities and making sure all
students have access.
WGU D186 TASK 1: CREATING A SUPPORTIVE LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT | ACCURATE AND VERIFIED | 2026 UPDATE
Task 1: Creating a Supportive Learning Environment
Jennifer Brown
Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction,
WGU
D186- Learning as a Science
June 4, 2026
, 2
A-
Learner Expectations: In order to foster desired learner expectations, I should set high
expectations for all students, regardless of their background. Therefore, providing equitable
access to resources and support to meet these expectations is crucial (Ladson-Billings, 1995).
Incorporating culturally appropriate teaching practices that connect the curriculum to what the
students know will make learning more meaningful.
Emotional Safety: To create a sense of emotional safety with my students, I should create an
environment where students feel valued and respected by incorporating diversity through texts,
classroom displays, discussions, and activities. The influence of culture and instructional changes
needed to engage in liberatory education (Hammond, 2023). It is important that educators use
culturally responsive practices that affirm students’ identities and experiences. Lastly, it is
imperative to enforce policies that address bullying and discrimination, providing a physically
safe environment for all students.
Physical Safety-It is important that students not only feel emotionally safe in their classroom,
but physically safe as well. An organized and respectful classroom is much more conducive to
effective teaching and one of the most important things teachers can do to promote learning is to
create classroom environments where students feel safe (Creating a Safe Classroom
Environment 2020). It is important that the physical space is welcoming and inclusive. This
includes arranging furniture to accommodate different learning activities and making sure all
students have access.
