Major K. Shamshad discusses aspects of classroom climate including intellectual, social, emotional, and physical factors. Shamshad outlines strategies for creating a positive learning environment such as addressing students by name, establishing rules, and providing non-verbal encouragement. The document suggests positive education can transform traditional teaching concepts by empowering students and creating a bright future for successful schooling.
1. CLASSROOM CLIMATE
Major K. Shamshad, retd
Pakistan Representative
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2. Teacher - Student relationship
Major K. Shamshad, retd
Pakistan Representative
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karachi@bk-consultants.co.uk
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3. INDEX
•Aspects of classroom climate
•Intellectual
•Social
•Emotional
•Physical
•Positive learning Environment
•Result of Positive education in Classroom
•Bibliography
•Any Questions
•Thank you
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Pakistan Representative
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4. Aspects of classroom climate
Major K. Shamshad, retd
www.bk-consultants.co.uk
karachi@bk-consultants.co.uk
+92 313 860 7090
5. INTELLECTUAL
•The lesson develops knowledge, skills & attitudes.
•Performance expectations are explicit.
•Students regularly present disciplinary skills.
•Tasks are challenging, important and authentic.
•Students receive prompt and specific feedback
Major K. Shamshad, retd
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karachi@bk-consultants.co.uk
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6. SOCIAL
•Students work together
•The Teacher student interactions.
•The Teacher is proactive.
•The Teacher solicits student feedback
Major K. Shamshad, retd
www.bk-consultants.co.uk
karachi@bk-consultants.co.uk
+92 313 860 7090
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7. EMOTIONAL
•The atmosphere is productive.
•Students’ identities are valued.
•Low risk mistakes acceptable
Major K. Shamshad, retd
www.bk-consultants.co.uk
karachi@bk-consultants.co.uk
+92 313 860 7090
8. PHYSICAL
•Students can interact with each other.
•Students have access to physical & online materials.
•The class room is free from distraction
Major K. Shamshad, retd
www.bk-consultants.co.uk
karachi@bk-consultants.co.uk
+92 313 860 7090
9. Positive Learning Environment
•the physical setting
•Examples relating to students' lives
•Address students by name
•Establish rules
•Constantly read your audience's responses
•Provide non-verbal encouragement
Major K. Shamshad, retd
www.bk-consultants.co.uk
karachi@bk-consultants.co.uk
+92 313 860 7090
10. Positive Learning Environment
•Model by show and learn.
•Positive reinforcement.
•Students performance.
•Pause when asking questions - 15 seconds
•Don't talk down to students
Major K. Shamshad, retd
www.bk-consultants.co.uk
karachi@bk-consultants.co.uk
+92 313 860 7090
11. Positive Learning Environment
•Facilitate discussions - don't be the emcee ( MC )
•Use peer pressure to advantage
•Let students provide feedback
•Develop students outside of class
•Appreciate student accomplishments.
•Keep the Work climate positive too!
Major K. Shamshad, retd
www.bk-consultants.co.uk
karachi@bk-consultants.co.uk
+92 313 860 7090
12. RESULT OF POSITIVE
EDUCATION IN CLASSROOM
Positive psychology a model for successful education.
Positive schooling, has a bright future.
Changing traditional concept of teachers
Convert students into teachers for positive education.
Major K. Shamshad, retd
www.bk-consultants.co.uk
karachi@bk-consultants.co.uk
+92 313 860 7090