structuring a positive learning environment

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​We constructed a space where students felt a sense of community that was friendly, welcoming and safe, where they experienced a sense of mutual respect between students and instructors, were able to learn at their own pace, and feel comfortable asking for help.

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“…It’s not like school…You get a lot more freedom here…”

Values of a Positive Learning Environment:

• A sense of solidarity and being part of something larger than oneself.
• Working as a collective towards a common goal/project.
• The curriculum supports creativity and expression, offering myriad opportunities to take risks and feel challenged.
• Failure doesn’t feel scary because making mistakes is treated as an essential part of the learning process.