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Schools as Effective Learning Environments

Characteristics of Schools

Characteristics of an efficient and effective learning environment in schools.

An Emotionally Literate Classroom

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

Learning Style and Learning Conditions

The importance of matching learning styles to learning conditions.

A Model of Teacher Effectiveness

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

  • teaching skills
  • professional characteristics, &
  • classroom climate

 

The Person-Centred Teacher

Summary of the characteristics of a person-centred teacher.

Teaching Efficient Learning Strategies

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

Connecting with Social and Emotional Realities

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

Students' Beliefs

Students' beliefs about their preferred roles as learners.

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