This component of Domain 2 is about how the classroom environment is a critical aspect of teaching and learning. It is important to create an effective and efficient classroom environment for teachers and students. Teachers have to strive to create a classroom environment full of respect and rapport. By doing this, the teacher will gain respect from the students and in turn the students will enjoy learning. This is important because teaching is dependent on relationships between people. Teachers need to manage, support, help maintain, and at times initiate relationships among students in a positive way. All students need to feel valued and safe, so teachers must encourage risk taking in the classroom, as well as be aware of their verbal and nonverbal communication in the classroom.
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