Quality Standard 2: Teachers establish a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment

for a diverse population of students.

● Element a: Teachers foster a predictable learning environment characterized by
acceptable student behavior and efficient use of time in which each student has a
positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and peers.

These are images during the Eyestone Fun Run that is

held every year for a fundraiser. Getting to know your
students outside of a classroom environment is
important to form deeper relationships and create
inclusive and respectful environments. Before my class
went outside for the fun run my mentor teacher had a conversation with the students to tell
them about the expectations. Some of these expectations were to do their best and be
tenacious. I could tell the students were excited that we were going to do the fun run with
them. After more than a month of interacting with these students, I can see that they are
getting more comfortable with us and I am able to ask more questions about themselves that
are unrelated to school. Many want to tell me about their past weekends or want to learn more
about me. This fun run was a really cool experience to see the students outside the classroom
and see more of their individual personalities.