Classroom Atmosphere
What is the importance good ventilation?
It is important to be conscious of the temperature and air quality in a room because people are especially sensitive to these two elements.
Instructors can increase engagement by incorporating these into lessons.
Interactive activities
What colour may bring out aggressive feelings?
Red
Building strong relationships with cadets can improve what aspect of their training experience
Performance
Why must instructors create an emotional environment?
To maximize learning, instructors must create an emotional environment of relaxed alertness that allows the cadets to risk saying a wrong answer or solving a problem incorrectly. This is an emotionally safe learning environment.
Instructors can create a positive atmosphere by showing this towards all cadets.
Respect
The instructor should make it safe to learn by treating all cadets equally and respectfully and insisting that cadets treat one another in the same way.
Establish a friendly learning environment.
This aspect of the classroom can affect students’ ability to focus.
Adequate Lighting
Instructors should ensure that the cadets have enough time to ______ the information that they have just received.
Process
The instructor can build ______ by keeping their word and by keeping information confidential if asked to do so.
Trust
What impact does instructor enthusiasm have on the classroom atmosphere
Cadets look up to their instructors or senior cadets. If they are energized, then the cadets will also reciprocate with the same energy.
What is a point of having flexible seating arrangements?
It allows cadets to move quietly to take part in small and whole group learning activities. Having the cadets mov
What three things does the brain need to function properly?
Glucose, oxygen and water
Regularly providing what can help cadets feel valued and understood.
Feedback
Name at least 5 strategies that can be used to achieve an emotionally safe learning environment?
-Lead with a positive attitude
- Establish a friendly learning environment
- Make learning fun
- Encourage supportiveness
- Appeal to a variety of senses
- Provide Feedback
- Use Encouragement
- Communicate clear expectations and routines
- Provide processing time
This practice involves acknowledging and celebrating cadet achievements.
Positive reinforcement
Why should instructors encourage the cadets to drink water and take mini brinks during classes?
Water is important for good brain functioning and mini breaks allows cadets to process the information and reset
Give an example or scenario of a supportive environment?
Examples should demonstrate:
- Respect
- Thanking them for their input
- Building upon cadets ideas
Why must an instructor encourage supportiveness?
It leads to better communication, more risk-taking, and participating in discussions and activity.
One simple thing that instructors can do is to be sensitive to the cadets what?
Average Attention Span
How can instructors create a classroom atmosphere that encourages cadet participation?
By creating an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and heard, using positive reinforcement, and encouraging open communication.
- Giving Respect, make them feel welcomed, and part of this group
How can instructors design lessons that cater to different learning styles?
Instructors can use a variety of instructional methods, such as visual aids, hands-on activities, and technology, to address different learning preferences.
Examples:
-Ppt Presentation
- Group Discussuions
_Activities
What are the best colours for elements in a physical elements. Name all
Yellow, light orange, beige or off-white
Why is appeal to a variety of senses important?
The instructor should stimulate the cadets' senses in a variety of ways which will help them feel positive about the learning experience.
What can an instructor do to acknowledge nervousness of cadets?
-Be patient
-Do not judge their answers
- Acknowledge them for participating
- Express Understanding