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Creating a Christ-like Creating a Christ-like Atmosphere in the ClassroomAtmosphere in the Classroom
Original presentation developed by:
Larry D. Burton, PhD
What Influences Atmosphere?
Physical environmentEmotional environment
Physical Environment
OrderSafetyComfort
Action PauseAction Pause
Stand upTell someone standing near you one of the
blessings you have received this summer
Emotional Environment
Acceptance by peersAcceptance by teacherAcademic trust/integrityEmotional safety
Some Effects of Classroom Atmosphere on Learning
Downshifting– Physical safety– Emotional safety– Internal/External influences
Assigned tasks– Clarity– Value– Ability
Principles from the Ministry of Christ
And How He Enacted Them
Order in the Physical Environment - 1
Create order according to the activityArrange the classroom according to the
audience/teaching method being used
Order in the Physical Environment - 2
Form small groups
Order in the Physical Environment - 3
Assign classroom assistants/classroom jobsAllow for movement and change of locale
Safety in the Physical Environment
Manage classroom behaviorsKnow when to stop your students from
taking foolish actions– The mob at Nazareth
Interaction PauseInteraction Pause
Think about the physical environment of your classroom(s)
What can you do to ensure safety, comfort, and order in your physical space? Write down 5 ideas
Share your ideas with a partnerBe ready to share with the whole faculty
Acceptance by Peers - 1
Organize your students into small groups/teams for important assignments
Promote interdependence
Acceptance by Peers - 2
Allow teams to develop (form, storm, norm, perform, transform)
Intervene in group processes to foster team development– What were you discussing along the way?
Acceptance by Teacher - 3
Pray for your studentsConnect with your studentsUse their names/create nicknames
Acceptance by Teacher - 4
Spend time with students outside of classVisit students’ homesGet to know students’ families
A Sense of Academic TrustA Sense of Academic Trust
Make assignments reasonableMake assignments relevantHold students accountable
Emotionally Safety - 1
Respect for all children of God– Include the included– Include the marginalized – Include the excluded
Emotionally Safety - 2
Advocate for your studentsProtect your students from each otherShield your students from hostile others
until they are ready to stand alone
Interaction PauseInteraction Pause
Think about the physical environment of your classroom(s)
What can you do to ensure a Christ-like emotional climate in your classes? Write down 5 ideas
Share your ideas with a partnerBe ready to share with the whole faculty
The Importance of the Teacher
We set the toneWe maintain the toneWe can make adjustmentsSome preliminary research results
James 3:1James 3:1
“Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly” (NIV)
It is only through the calling, the gifting, and the guiding of the Holy Spirit that we can be successful in the teaching ministry