Standard 3: Learning Environment

DESCRIPTION

This artifact combines data from my 23-24 school year EES (Educator Effectiveness System) observation and the 23-24 Panorama Student Perception Survey. I collected and analyzed these artifacts to evaluate my classroom environment and professional practices, with the goal of understanding how students experience safety, support, and engagement in my classroom. The EES observation documents my instructional strategies, classroom management, and interactions with students, while the Panorama survey provides insight into student perceptions of classroom climate, teacher support, and sense of belonging. Together, these artifacts provide a comprehensive view of the learning environment I cultivate and inform ways I can continue to improve my teaching practice.

STANDARDS

HTSB Hawaiʻi Teacher Performance Standard #3: Learning Environments 

The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self motivation.

• Performance 3(a): The teacher collaborates with learners, families, and colleagues to build a safe, positive learning climate of openness, mutual respect, support, and inquiry. 

• Essential Knowledge 3(k): The teacher knows how to collaborate with learners to establish and monitor elements of a safe and productive learning environment including norms, expectations, routines, and organizational structures.

• Critical Dispositions 3(n): The teacher is committed to working with learners, colleagues, families, and communities to establish positive and supportive learning environments. 

JUSTIFICATION & REFLECTION

I chose this artifact because it demonstrates my ability to establish and maintain a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment, reflecting HTSB Standard #3. The combination of observation data and student feedback shows how I collaborate with learners and colleagues, maintain clear expectations, and foster mutual respect and engagement in the classroom.

This process reinforced the importance of connecting with students, building strong relationships, and responding to their needs and perspectives. Moving forward, I will continue to nurture these relationships, reflect on student feedback, strengthen classroom routines, and collaborate with colleagues to ensure that every learner feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential.