At all grade levels, students must learn how to be a member of the learning community including how to relate to their team members and master the skills of being in a learning relationship with others. We expect students to arrive in our classrooms with interpersonal relationship skills as they engage in teamwork activities. However, these essential expectations need to be taught through an approach to classroom management that will empower the teacher, encourage the students, and develop an excellent classroom learning environment. Three strategies that will build a Classroom Culture for Learning include (1) Classroom Management Style, (2) Classroom Ecology, and (3) Teach-To. How have you experienced these strategies in your classroom?
