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Classmates are not the only potential source of social anxiety, however; the judgment of the teacher can discourage students from participating in discussion as well. Though evaluating student responses and providing feedback is a regular function performed by the teacher, these two actions can quickly shut down the development of new ideas. Fruitful discussion occurs when students are encouraged to explore their thinking rather than striving to obtain the right answer. It is best for the teacher to avoid evaluative responses

Though discussion is often considered a student-centric activity, reaping the benefits of discussion requires educators to play an active role in preparing students, creating an environment that welcomes thought, scaffolding discussion when needed, monitoring participation, and consolidating thinking.

This micro-credential focuses on minute-to-minute, short-cycle formative assessment. While teaching, rising educators will provide immediate, targeted instructional support to students during a learning experience. Essentially, they take snapshots of where their students are, and use that data to make choices about how to help their students move forwar

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

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.

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