Schools as Effective Learning Environments

Characteristics of an efficient and effective learning environment in schools.

Suggestions for developing an emotionally literate classroom in primary and secondary schools.

The importance of matching learning styles to learning conditions.

McBer(2000) found 3 main factors within teachers’ control that significantly influences pupil progress:

• teaching skills
• professional characteristics, &
• classroom climate

Summary of the characteristics of a person-centred teacher.

Strategies and techniques for teaching efficient learning strategies to aid children to learn in their preferred style.

Connecting what we have learned to personal, real-life experiences.

Students' beliefs about their preferred roles as learners.