The competent teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive and social interaction, active engagement in learning and self-motivation.

This one day unit includes a daily classroom schedule.

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I have put this presentation board in this teaching standard as it shows what centers this classroom has available to the children.

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By providing a well thought out learning environment encourages children to work individually as well within groups to develop positive social interaction and take ownership in their own learning.