Classroom community and its benefits: working towards the optimization of student learning processes

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Virginia Giménez Gómez

Abstract

Student performance is often affected by a number of factors such as engagement and
classroom atmosphere. In order to optimise student learning processes, a teacher might
need to consider all the variables which determine the performance of a specific group of
students according to their context. This means taking into account not only their level
and previous knowledge, but also their specific needs and emotions. For this purpose, it is
essential to create an atmosphere of work based on trust; a safe environment in which
students share a common purpose and feel comfortable and confident enough to develop
their full potential. In other words, building what could be called an optimal “classroom
community”. In the present research, several methods to maintain a favourable learning
atmosphere through the creation of a classroom community will be explored, resulting in
an educational proposal in which students’ performance can be optimised while also
trying to procure their wellbeing.

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Lingüística

How to Cite

Classroom community and its benefits: working towards the optimization of student learning processes. (2017). VERBEIA. Revista De Estudios Filológicos. Journal of English and Spanish Studies, 1, 16-38. https://doi.org/10.57087/Verbeia.2017.4032