You can make observations by watching this video:
Use the characteristics of a positive classroom environment and determine which characteristics are evident in the video you watched. Respond to the following Reflectionquestions:
1. How did the teacher arrange the classroom to support science learning? What worked and did not work?
2. How would you describe the interactions between teacher and students and between the students themselves?
3. Based on your observation, what did the teacher and students do or say to indicate that there was a community of practice that supported learning for all?
4. What might you do to become better prepared to create a positive classroom climate with students?