The environment is physically comfortable, nurturing, safe, inviting, and friendly to non-traditional students. The students' intelligence is respected.
Information builds on prior knowledge, wisdom, and experience constructed from student awareness.
Supports a Cooperative Learning Environment. The solution motivates by affiliation rather than competition. The solution uses and develops cross-curricular partnerships that model cooperation for students. It emphasizes and nurtures collaborative learning environments that encourage interdependency between group members. Embraces Collaborative Conversation Styles.