The Teacher’s Role in Establishing a Positive Learning Environment In the 21st Century Classroom

Abstract

           This article on “The teacher’s role and creating a positive learning environment in the 21st century classroom” aims to analyze the teacher roles and strategies in creating a positive learning environment. The teachers need to change their roles and become “a coach” or “a facilitator” in order to provide autonomous learning and to support effective learning by the concept of “Teach Less, Learn More”, where the learners participate actively in realistic materials with practical support from the teachers. Furthermore, the classroom physical learning environment, such as teaching materials and characteristics of the classrooms, is considered in stimulating effective learning. The classroom psychological learning environment, e.g. warmth, freedom, challenge, respect, control, and success. These factors influence the learner in their development and achievement in which they are able to be effective learners.