Element 5

Teachers create and maintain safe and challenging learning environments through the use of classroom management skills

ASPECT	KEY STAGE
	GRADUATE TEACHER
Create an environment of respect and rapport	5.1.1 Demonstrate a variety of strategies to develop rapport with all students.
Create an environment of respect and rapport	5.1.2 Establish supportive learning environments where students feel safe to risk full participation.
Establish a climate where learning is valued and students’ ideas are respected	5.1.3 Demonstrate strategies to create a positive environment supporting student effort and learning.
Manage classroom activities smoothly and efficiently	5.1.4 Provide clear directions for classroom activities and engage students in purposeful learning activities.
Manage student behaviour and promote student responsibility for learning	5.1.5 Demonstrate knowledge of practical approaches to managing student behaviour and their applications in the classroom.
Manage student behaviour and promote student responsibility for learning	5.1.6 Demonstrate knowledge of principles and practices for managing classroom discipline.
Assure the safety of students	5.1.7 Understand specific requirements for ensuring student safety in schools.