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Living
Curriculum:
Nurturing Culture
Living
Curriculum teachers understand that
students thrive when treated with
dignity within an orderly and respectful
environment. All students are not
only given the opportunity to
participate, but are encouraged to
participate. It is a safe
environment, safe for students to share
and to be themselves. Sarcasm and
embarrassment are not a part of this
culture. Effort is recognized and
creativity rewarded. Goals are
clearly stated, and time is used
wisely. The focus of the classroom
remains on educational objectives.
Students understand that the "law
of natural consequences" is in
effect. Choices bring logical and
predictable results. Although
standards and expectations are known to
be reasonable, understandable, and
consistently followed, the real focus is
on self-discipline and
self-control. When students miss
the mark, the teacher knows how to
gently correct, provide just
consequences, and encourage
restoration. Students know they
can count of a predictable, nurturing,
and stimulating environment in the
Living Curriculum teacher's classroom. [back
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