Respectful environment for learning

Throughout this program candidates broaden and deepen their understanding of a respectful learning environment. Such an environment is one that values diversity and extends beyond the school environment to include families and communities. A respectful learning environment is inclusive, collaborative and global in perspective. In such an environment, high expectations are held for all students, and graduate candidates expand their repertoire of skills in differentiating curriculum and instruction for students with special strengths and needs. Graduate candidates understand that this is necessary if today’s students are to remain engaged and appropriately challenged.