Creating an Effective Classroom
Environment
• Focus: Displaying Student Work & Classroom
Design
• Presented by: Emmanuel Dausi
Why Classroom Environment Matters
• - Influences student motivation & behavior
• - Supports learning and creativity
• - Promotes a sense of belonging and pride for
there class
• - Reflects teaching values and goals
Displaying Student Work – Why It Matters
• - Builds student confidence and ownership
• - Encourages effort and engagement
• - Makes learning visible for the sake of
supervisors
• - Shows value for student voice and progress
What to Display
• - High-quality finished work
• - Works-in-progress to show growth
• - Group projects and creative pieces
• - Student goals, feedback, or reflections
• - Class guidelines like : classroom rules, time
tables
How to Display Student Work
• - Use notice boards,
• wall space,
• Hanging lines
• - Include student names and brief descriptions
Classroom Design Principles
• - Organized and clutter-free layout
• - Zones for different activities (reading, group
work, quiet time)
• - Furniture that supports collaboration and
movement
• - Clear pathways and visibility for safety and
supervision
Making the Classroom Inviting
• - Warm colors and natural light if possible
• - Plants, rugs, and art for a cozy feel
• - Student-created decorations
• - Inspirational and age-appropriate posters
Inclusive and Culturally Responsive Design
• - Display diverse cultures and backgrounds
• - Include materials in local languages if
applicable
• - Ensure accessibility for all learners (mobility,
visibility, etc.)
Practical Tips
• - Start small: focus on one wall or section
• - Involve students in setting up and decorating
• - Use low-cost or recycled materials
• - Keep displays meaningful, not just pretty
Conclusion & Call to Action
• - An effective environment supports effective
teaching
• - Let the classroom reflect student learning
and voice
• - Let’s create spaces where every child feels
valued and inspired!