Successful
classroom atmosphere
For
a successful classroom atmosphere, Lozanov maintains these three elements should
be present:
A
nurturing, supportive atmosphere in which the student feels free to try out new information, be inventive with it, make mistakes without being put
down
and, in general, enjoy the learning experience.
The
material should be presented in a structured fashion, combining the Big Picture,
Analysis and Synthesis. Every moment should be a didactic experience, even when
the learning process is not that apparent.
The
classroom should not be cluttered with too many posters and unnecessary objects,
otherwise we don’t see them; We become overwhelmed. Good quality pictures
should be displayed and changed every few days. Music can be played as the
students enter the room and during the breaks. Plants and flowers add to a
pleasant atmosphere. If the chairs are arranged in a U-shape, there is a better
communication possible between the teacher and students and among the students
themselves.