Role of Climate

Jeanelle A. Calosa
III-9 BSSE
 Classroom climate

Physical Mental
Setting of Climate of
the Room the
Students
Physical Setting
of the Classroom
• Learner-centered Mental Climate
• Promote student • Should involve
learning the learner and
the teacher
working together

Correlated with Brain- based Learning

 Classroom (based on brain-based theory)
THREE INTERACTIVE ELEMENTS

01 Relaxed Alertness Combines a supportive environment with

significant challenge

02 Immersion The curriculum and the life of the school

are merged into real life experiences

03 Active Processing encourages learners to take ownership of

their learning
 Effective teachers understand
the student as a learner, in
connection with understanding
of the importance of creating
and maintaining positive
attitudes and perceptions.

2 types of Attitudes & Perception

Sense of Sense of
Acceptanc Comfort
e and Order
Atmosphere of Acceptance
teachers must create an atmosphere which fosters a
climate where all students are encouraged to participate.

Classroom Comfort
Room temperature, lighting, the arrangement of
furniture, and the amount of physical activity permitted
during the school day can all impact students.

Sense of Order
Order also gives the perception that the learning
environment is safe.
Cooperative Learning
provides opportunities to get and
give feedback from peers to build
relationships.

Students will feel accepted is

increased (Slavin, 1987)

Increase student task engagement

(Brophy, 1983) & (Gottfredson, 1986)
Classroom Tasks

Stating the purpose and

value for a task

Establishing criteria for

performance for the task