Creating Brave, Engaging and Inclusive Learning Environments

Supports teacher candidates in developing the knowledge, skills and pedagogical practices that allow each student to feel respected, confident and safe so that they can learn to their highest potential. They will be introduced to a variety of research-based practices, equitable and inclusive policies, and effective strategies for establishing safe, engaging and inclusive learning environments in their classrooms and school communities. They will develop professional judgment regarding proactive and responsive approaches to understand how to support positive environments so that all students feel welcome in the environment in which they are learning.