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Classroom management is central to classroom culture. Classroom management systems must support safe, inclusive communities by promoting high standards for respectful interaction; incorporating student-generated classroom norms; teaching conflict resolution; and actively addressing all instances of bias, bullying, exclusion, or disrespect.

To complete the application for this micro-credential, the rising educator will complete the Educators Rising Classroom Culture submission form. To earn the micro-credential, the rising educator must earn a score of "Passing",“Highly Skilled”, or “Commendable” on all components of the rubrics. If the rising educator does not earn the micro-credential, he/she is encouraged to reflect on where the submission fell short, address those areas successfully per the rubric, and resubmit. Remember to download the Educators Rising Classroom Culture submission form for compiling your submission here:
*http://bit.ly/EdRisingClassroomCulture

Educators Rising Standards Alignment
II. Learning About Students
VII. Engaging in Reflective Practice

Classroom management is central to classroom culture. Classroom management systems must support safe, inclusive communities by promoting high standards for respectful interaction; incorporating student-generated classroom norms; teaching conflict resolution; and actively addressing all instances of bias, bullying, exclusion, or disrespect.

Critical Component #1: Honoring Student Experience
When asking students to explore issues of personal and social identity, teachers must provide safe spaces in which students are seen, valued, cared for, and respected. It is also important that students have opportunities to learn from one another’s varied experiences and perspectives. To create this learning environment, teachers need to skillfully draw on student experiences to enrich the curriculum.

Critical Component #4: Social and Emotional Safety
Creating a safe climate takes time and work. These are some of the most important components:

Active teaching of social-emotional skills
Attention to creating positive relationships
Bullying prevention and intervention

Listening. Deeply listen to what others say and to the feelings, experiences, and wisdom behind what they say.

Listening. Deeply listen to what others say and to the feelings, experiences, and wisdom behind what they say.
Humility. Recognize that, however passionately we hold ideas and opinions, other people may hold pieces of the puzzle that we don’t.