My teaching partner, Dyan Hershman, will not be here tonight. Emma - Well, let's get started. I never really understood what was meant by a positive classroom environment until I had taught several years. Many of us have these kinds of questions. I have found out from experience that respect is the key.
Consequences are important so that students know what their limits are.
However, they need to be treated with respect as well. Emma - Basically, yes. Think about the times that you've acted out. Most likely so. Our students don't like to be patronized any more than we do by our professors, or even by veteran teachers.