Creating a Safe Learning Environment

Course Numbers

• Adams State: ED 589
• UMass Global: EDCU 9996

Course Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

• Students will be able to reflect on their own practices of creating safe learning environments.
• Students will learn strategies to create a safe learning environment as well as what to avoid.
• Students will be able to apply new strategies to create a safe learning environment to help their own students improve learning and achievement.
• Students will develop skills to reflect on & improve their own teaching practices.

Relevancy to Practice: This course provides educators with the following relevant information to help improve their practice:

• Analyzing effective and ineffective ways for students to feel safe in the classroom.
• Understanding and overcoming obstacles associated with creating a safe learning environment for all learners.
• Strategies to create a sense of comfort, positivity, safety and trust in the classroom environment to improve student learning and academic achievement.
• Evaluating your classroom space and current practices used to create a safe learning environment and reflecting on any changes that need to be made.
• Learning ways to support and challenge students intellectually and emotionally while still creating a community of trust and acceptance.
• Becoming aware of students’ fears to counteract them in the classroom and increase the feeling of safety.