Learning Environments and Social Interactions

Reflection of my knowledge related to the standard:

Throughout my courses and practicum experiences I have learned the importance of
creating a positive learning environment. I will create a positive emotional environment
through positive interactions and relationships with my students that are built on respect.
During my courses I have learned that the most important element of the environment is
to ensure that the children feel safe. Students will not be able to learn if they do not feel
safe in their environment.
The following artifact will demonstrate how I used Behavior Support Plan and
implemented it with one of my students. In the beginning of this internship, I found that
making a PBSP was very confusing and I did not really understand how this process
would work. As I started the ABC observations, MASs, and interviews I noticed that
this was a great tool to understand what the students I message is. This helped me
realize that I needed to find other ways to help my struggling students. Throughout the
year I was able to watch and document one of my students behaviors. At the end of the
year, the staff and I were shocked to see that this student had made a complete turn
around. PBSPs are very time consuming and it takes a lot of effort from all parties
involved. I believe if we really want our struggling students to be successful we must be
willing to do the hard work when no one else wants too.