The teacher works to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning. The instructor should exemplify the attributes of both a learner and a teacher. He/she should encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning and foster student motivation, empathy and self- efficacy.
The teacher can display this standard in a number of ways and should strive to create a stimulating, engaging, safe, and inclusive environment for their students on a daily basis.
I demonstrate this standard by having students engage in partnered reading 
with younger students. This provides them an opportunity to be a mentor and role model. It helps build self- esteem and empathy.
I also practice this standard providing students with the opportunity to work in small groups. 
This helps foster a collaborative learning environment where each person is a teacher and a student.
Another way I demonstrate this standard is by utilizing technology during whole group discussions to 
insure all students, including those with 504 plans can participate in learning in a seamless manner. This allows them to access instruction in a way that maintains student privacy and dignity.
To learn more about my thoughts on the subject see the link to my paper on Learning Environments.
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