Winnie Eldama Arobo - Level 3 Award in Education and Training

Task 2

Learning Outcome 2: Understand ways to maintain a safe and supportive

learning environment.

A positive
and
A safe A supportive
productive
environment environment
learning
environment

U1 AC 2.1 - Explain ways to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.

Safe learning environment
Consider health & safety requirements,
conduct a risk assessment to identify
potential hazards and ways which to
eliminate or control them.
Maintain your distance, some cultures
have rules about minimum distances to
maintain between men and women and
even students/learners.
Vary speech tone and volume to make
learners feel at ease and safe.
Allow learners to be part of setting the
ground
Rules, they will be more likely to follow
them.
Make sure the environment is correct,
adequate ventilation and heating must
be provided.
Supportive learning environment
Arrange the classroom and its
furnishings so that all learners can see
you and screens/boards.
Use icebreakers at the start of the
course to help learners relax and create
appositive atmosphere in the room, use
energizers throughout the day,
especially after lunch and breaks to
motivate and stimulate the leaner.
Provide sufficient numbers of handouts,
books and learning materials so that
each learner has their own.
Provide ample breaks to cater for all
learners, something as simple as taking
a quick refreshment break can help
concentration through the day.

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U1 AC 2.1 - Explain ways to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment
continued.
Safe learning environment
Provide sufficient safety equipment and
supplies, fire extinguishers and first aid
kits will need to be available.
Use appropriate language, body
language and behaviour at all times, do
not to be offensive or defensive at any
time.
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Supportive learning environment
Provide opportunities for the leaner to
share personal experience’s and to be
involved with discussions.
Be patient, not all learners work at the
same pace.
Be passionate about the subject to
motivate your learners, involve the
learner as much as possible in the
teaching process, even if it is something
as simple as them writing on the flip
chart when doing lists or tasks.
Where possible be flexible with the
syllabus and let the learner chose what
to study and where to study if possible,
give options for locations of field trips
etc.
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Task 2
Learning outcome 2: Understand ways to maintain a safe and supportive
learning environment.
U1 AC 2.2 – what is acceptable behaviour?
From learners
➢ adhering to the ground rules
➢ arriving on time
➢ being polite to others
➢ bringing the correct items
to sessions
➢ not acting inappropriately
➢ not swearing, bullying or belittling
others
➢ not using electronic devices
during sessions
➢ submitting work on time
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From yourself
➢ adhering to relevant
policies, procedures and
codes of practice
➢ arriving early to ensure the
environment is appropriate
being honest, reliable and
trustworthy
➢ being organised and efficient
challenging and managing
inappropriate behaviour of
others ensuring the learning
environment is tidy, safe and
suitable establishing routines
➢ liaising and working with
others in a professional
manner listening and
responding effectively
➢ maintaining up to date records
➢ making fair decisions and
giving developmental
feedback not overstepping
the boundaries of the
teaching role preparing
adequately for sessions
➢ reporting concerns respecting
others
➢ returning marked work within
agreed timescales remaining
impartial in any disputes
➢ supporting learners as necessary
➢ using a variety of inclusive
teaching and learning approaches.
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Learning outcome 2: Understand ways to maintain a safe and supportive

learning environment.
What is unacceptable behaviour?
From learners
➢ Use of offensive language
➢ Use of threatening language or
behaviour
➢ Bullying of any kind
➢ Discrimination of any kind
➢ Threats of physical violence
➢ Disruptive behaviour
➢ Malicious damage
➢ Being under the influence of
alcohol or non prescription drugs
➢ Being late for lessons
➢ Use of mobile phones in class
From yourself
➢ Singling out an individual for any
reason
➢ Abusing your authority
➢ Being inappropriately dressed
➢ Being late for lessons
➢ Use of mobile phones in class
➢ Use of offensive language
➢ Use of threatening language or
behaviour
➢ Bullying of any kind
➢ Discrimination of any kind
➢ Threats of physical violence
➢ Disruptive behaviour
➢ Malicious damage
➢ Being under the influence of
alcohol or non-prescription drugs

U1 AC 2.2 – Why is it important to promote acceptable behaviour and respect for

others?
Behaving appropriately and respectfully is about interacting with others in a way
that is accepting and doesn’t lower their confidence. The teacher should be
honest, reliable and trustworthy and lead by example. A teacher needs to listen to
other’s points of view and demonstrate that they value others opinions.
By doing this, learners feel accepted and valued and are much more likely to
participate fully in the lessons as they will not be in fear of being judged.

They will be prepared to listen to others and develop an atmosphere of mutual

respect and encouragement where everyone can thrive, it will generally;
➢ Promote a safe and secure environment which is conducive to learning
➢ Encourage good behaviour
➢ Maintain discipline and promote self-discipline and regulate the learners
conduct
➢ Helps develop social skills and interaction with peers.