Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Set a Good Example
• Method 2 of 3: Use Positive Reinforcement
• Method 3 of 3: Build Trust
• Tips

A positive classroom environment is essential for children to learn and develop well. Research shows that a positive atmosphere improves student performance and helps build self-esteem. Creating a positive classroom environment requires effort both on the part of the teacher and on the part of the students themselves. Set a good example and encourage children to encourage positive behaviors so that you can create a supportive learning environment in the classroom.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Set a Good Example

1. 1 Always keep a positive attitude. The most important tool you as a teacher can use to create a positive classroom environment is role models. Being positive doesn't mean being happy all the time. Rather, it means approaching each issue in a positive and constructive manner.
   • There are several ways to radiate positivity, such as greeting class members with a smile in the morning.
   • Also, deal with difficult issues in a positive way. For example, if something bad happens, talk to class members about how they can help. Or discuss that sadness is a normal emotion and that you shouldn't belittle someone for expressing emotions in a healthy way.
2. 2 Set an example of good social skills. Students tend to imitate the teacher's behavior. If you get angry at the student’s bad behavior, the children will think that this is how you should respond to disappointment, and will do the same. On the other hand, if you exercise self-control in the face of frustration, students will follow your example.
   • Empathy, tolerance, patience, and effective communication are important positive social skills.
   • Here's an example of effective communication and patience: If a student disrupts a lesson, don't ignore the inappropriate behavior first and then yell at it angrily. Better to calmly ask the student to respect the time allotted for the lesson. If he continues to be provocative, tell him that you have to send him to the principal's office and that you will come back later to discuss the problem.
   • You can also praise students who demonstrate good social skills and mark their behavior as role models.
3. 3 Use strong role models. Introduce behaviors that are common in the community into the classroom. The more role models your students see from different walks of life, the better they will understand that good attitudes can be applied to any situation.
   • For example, invite a female police officer or firefighter from your local office to class and ask them to share how they deal with the difficult aspects of their job while maintaining a positive attitude.

Method 2 of 3: Use Positive Reinforcement

1. 1 Spot examples of good behavior. If you point to these examples, they will learn to recognize the behavior that is being encouraged and will strive to adopt it. Otherwise, they will not understand what kind of behavior they need to strive for.
   • If the student does a good deed, such as helping a classmate or peacefully resolving a conflict, focus either on the individual child or the entire class.
   • For example, if a student is supportive of a classmate who is being bullied, mark the action later and say, "This is an example of good behavior that makes everyone feel happier and more comfortable."
2. 2 Praise good deeds. This will provide additional encouragement. Praise will help the student understand that he has done a good deed and helped the class move in the right direction.
   • For praise to be effective, it must be specific, sincere, and in line with the cultural norms of the community.
   • For example, if the student writes an interesting essay, praise the student for using the material on the topic covered (say, “Great transition from introduction to main part”). Be sure to speak honestly and do not praise the student in front of the class if it makes them uncomfortable.
   • It is important to praise not only the results but also the efforts. If the student is struggling to complete the assignment, appreciate their efforts and encourage them not to give up.
3. 3 Encourage your students to encourage each other. Promotion doesn't have to come from you alone! Tell students to praise each other when they notice positive behavior. You can also introduce the practice of giving feedback to each other.
   • For example, ask students for feedback on a classmate's presentation.
4. 4 Avoid being punished. In other words, don't punish students for bad behavior - instead, reward for good. Otherwise, it will cause resentment and mistrust between you and the student, as well as lower the students' self-esteem. Replace punishments with rewards whenever possible.
   • For example, if you have a disobedient student, try to praise him for good behavior instead of just scolding him for bad behavior.
   • If you have to punish a student, do it face to face so as not to embarrass him in front of the class. This will let him know that you respect him as a person, even if at the moment you are upset with his behavior.

Method 3 of 3: Build Trust

1. 1 Get to know your students better. Students are more likely to behave diligently if they feel that the teacher values ​​them as individuals. To build relationships with your students, interact with them in informal situations (for example, before and after class), and use teaching methods that will encourage them to share personal views and experiences with the class.
   • For example, before class starts, stand at the door and greet each class member by name as they enter the room. On Monday morning, ask the children to share some of the fun things they did over the weekend.
2. 2 Share your life with students. Building relationships is a two-way street. It is not enough just to show interest in the lives of students, it is also important to share aspects of your life. This will help them feel like they know you as a person and not just as an authority figure.
   • Don't overdo it by sharing information. For example, if you are back from a vacation with friends, you can talk about the places you have visited, but you shouldn't mention drinking or partying.
3. 3 Use humor. Humor is essential to creating a positive classroom atmosphere. It will help students feel comfortable and at ease. Incorporate humor into your lesson plan and use it every day.
   • For example, start each activity with a comic strip. So in the comics "Calvin and Hobbs" there are many instructive situations that can be discussed with students.
   • Be sure to joke in a positive manner and avoid sarcasm.
4. 4 Have classroom meetings. Classroom meetings make students more involved. Set aside time for a weekly class meeting where students can freely discuss what it means to have a positive classroom environment.
   • Start the meeting by discussing these questions: "Why is it important to respect the culture of others?"
   • Use your authority as a teacher to soften heated discussions. Encourage positive and constructive discussion.
5. 5 Teach the rules and follow them. Students will behave more confidently, positively and relaxed if they know what is expected of them in class.
   • Be sure to make the rules easy to understand. For example, instead of the abstract, "Be disciplined," say, "Don't get up from your seats when the teacher is speaking."
   • If you allow your students to participate in creating the rules, they will become more interested in them and will follow them more strictly.
6. 6 Give responsibilities to each student. When students have responsibilities in the classroom, they are more motivated to maintain a positive atmosphere. Make sure each child is responsible for certain aspects of the class.
   • For example, if you have fish in your office, you could assign one student to be in charge of feeding them and another to be in charge of keeping the aquarium clean.
   • Make sure all guys have equal responsibilities. If you are short on tasks, set up a shift schedule.
7. 7 Develop different skills in the classroom. It is important to maintain a balance during the lessons so that students with different interests remain involved in the work. If different skills are required in the classroom, this will help the children to perceive the material positively.Some activities may focus on introspection, while others focus on developing social skills. You can also introduce topics from different areas, regardless of what you teach.
   • For example, try integrating art into a science class or geography into an English class.
8. 8 Maintain order in the classroom. Typically, in a clean and orderly environment, students are more positive, productive, and relaxed. It is enough to devote a couple of minutes a day to tidying up, which will already play a huge role in maintaining a positive atmosphere in the classroom.
   • Store supplies in colored containers with lettering. For example, you can store all your paints and markers in a purple basket, and a construction kit in a yellow box.
   • Let the students participate in organizing the classroom. So they will feel like masters and will more actively maintain order.

Tips

• Take breaks from time to time so that students can return to the task at hand with a fresh perspective. You can let them chat, have a short meditation, or do a couple of stretching exercises or yoga classes.