NetAPT Module 2: Learner Environments

Module 2, Learning Environment, explores the world in which teachers and students learn together. This includes the array of assets and strengths that allows students and teachers to widen the perspective of the world around them, and the importance of taking the time to build community, teach (and practice) procedures, and communicate with families. The learning environment makes a significant difference to the success of students as learners and as people.

Module 2 competencies include:

I use several techniques to increase engagement and promote desirable behaviors.

Craft a research-based plan for increasing engagement and positive behavior.
Analyze impact of various engagement techniques.
Analyze impact of various behavior management strategies.

I am receptive to the interests and opinions of students.

Implement a structured feedback mechanism to continuously collect and organize student interests and opinions.
Incorporate student interests and opinions into the learning experience.
Create opportunities for student-led instruction.

I provide equitable access to supplies, equipment, and resources for students. 

Apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines as a model of equitable access.

I showcase the successes of all students equitably.

Apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines as a model of equitable access.

I reinforce and reward student efforts, creating an environment that values making mistakes and taking risks as part of the learning process.

Promote a culture of celebrating achievements across diverse student groups, encouraging participation and representation.

My students demonstrate consistent engagement through high rates of time on task.

Describe metacognition and self-regulation skills and their relation to level of learner engagement
Co-create a data-based goal and make a plan for growth with a target student.
Monitor progress and adjust the plan for growth with the target student.

My students and I exhibit respect and kindness for each other; our classroom is free of unhealthy conflict, sarcasm, and put-downs

Model respect and kindness.
Implement strategies that encourage peer respect and kindness.

I welcome students into the learning space.

I greet students in a positive manner.
I plan for newcomers throughout the year.
I use strategies for welcoming ML students and families.

I engage with parents/caregivers as partners in the educational process.

I communicate with parents through various mediums.
I hold effective parent conferences.
I plan student-led conferences.

I design and organize a classroom for and with students that promotes learning for all.

Design the physical space in a classroom to facilitate learning opportunities.
Construct a blueprint for routines and procedures to promote individual and collective responsibility and learning.
Solicit and integrate students’ ideas for the design and organization of the classroom

I arrange the classroom to promote individual and group learning.

Describe cooperative learning in the classroom.
Reflect upon the benefits of modifying classroom arrangements, based on tasks, to best facilitate student learning.

I work with students to establish rules and procedures for learning and behavior.

Develop a Shared Vision with students.
Co-create a Code of Cooperation with students.

I establish and clearly convey high expectations.

Develop and communicate clear expectations for a selected assignment.
Illustrate connection between academic expectation on selected assignment and the co-created Shared Vision.
I utilize a bully-prevention plan with students and families.

I overlook inconsequential behavior that does not interrupt instruction and address individual students who cause disruptions

Distinguish inconsequential behaviors from disruptive behaviors.
Implement non-disruptive, individualized strategies for managing challenging behaviors.

Module Assessment

Participants demonstrate mastery of Module 2 through 1) a portfolio compilation showcasing inclusive strategies that increase student engagement, ensure equitable access, and promote high expectations (annotated video segments and lesson plans) and 2) a classroom management plan highighting best practice in working with students and families.

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