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