Components:
2a: Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport
• interacts positively with all students from an anti-biased perspective
• demonstrates genuine concern and respect for all students
• establishes and maintains appropriate rapport with students as individuals
• encourages responses and interactions that foster positive relationships among students
• establishes an environment of respect that values individual differences among students
2b: Establishing a Culture for Learning
• establishes high expectations for individuals of varying abilities
• cultivates student interest in the content and makes it relevant to the learner
• models the importance of cognitive, affective and psychomotor learning
2c: Managing Classroom Procedures
• manages and selects instructional groups that reflect diversity
• creates smooth instructional transitions
• establishes an environment that fosters student responsibility
• uses efficient routines for handling materials and supplies
• uses effective strategies for managing non-instructional duties
• supervises and collaborates with volunteers and paraprofessionals in an equitable manner
2d: Managing Student Behavior
• observes, monitors and records relevant student behaviors
• creates and applies realistic standards of conduct for all students
• documents the interactions of diverse instructional groups to maximize productivity
• responds effectively and sensitively to individual student behavior
• works with all students to encourage positive behavior choices
• encourages and aids in the positive development of students’ self-discipline
2e: Organizing Physical Space
• creates and maintains a physical environment that is safe for all students
• develops functional arrangements conducive to learning for all students
• arranges space so all students have access to positive learning