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2.2.3 Learning Environment Creation Competency

For assessing competency to develop and contribute to a positive and nurturing learning
CHAPTER 2 : TEACHERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
environment coupled with innovation and motivation to maximise active learning
opportunities.

• Do I have clear ideas about a healthy and engaging learning environment?

• Do I have knowledge about various classroom settings- placement of desks and

chairs to maximize class interaction?

• Do I have knowledge about age-appropriate display boards in the class?

• Can I perceive the pulse of the class?

• Am I able to connect with the students and encourage interaction by being available
for them?

• Do I inspire, create enthusiasm and motivate the students to bring out the best in
them?

• Do I assign challenging but achievable tasks to give students some control over
their learning?

• Do I arouse the curiosity among students and help them explore through
experiential learning?

• Can I instil confidence in every child and appreciate diversity?

• Am I able to develop interpersonal skills and an interactive classroom?

• Am I innovative and create / add something new to my teaching methodology from
time to time?

• Do I encourage individual/pair/ group work to bring out the best in each student?

QUOTABLE

Children who engage in music from a young age have a more finely tuned ability
to speak and communicate. Music and movement augment children’s language
capabilities during the preschool years.

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