Educator fosters interpersonal, noncognitive skill development in an atmosphere of safety so individuals feel comfortable taking intellectual risks.
Educator Exemplars
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Establishes learning environment routines that promote learner autonomy and self-management.
b.
Continuously monitors and plans for learner interactions and provides support for the development of social skills.
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Interacts with learners respectfully with both verbal and nonverbal communication.
d.
Works with learners to develop norms that promote a positive learning environment.
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Celebrates personal growth, dedication and hard work of learners.
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Demonstrates/models skills and strategies that empower learners to resolve issues and accomplish tasks (e.g., through compromise, listening, learner experts, etc.).
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Provides coaching, questioning and support to learners as they self-monitor and resolve peer-to-peer conflicts.
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Provides opportunities and encouragement for learners to become leaders.
Learner Exemplars
a.
Refer to norms to self-monitor and to maintain a healthy learning environment where teasing and bullying are not tolerated.
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Are comfortable taking risks and are willing to share ideas and experiences.
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Use various methods to persevere through challenges (e.g., working through problems without educator assistance, asking other learners for help, consulting various information sources, trying alternative solutions).