(1) Education, University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT, USA;(2) Education, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117, USA
Abstract:
Creating respectful classroom environments Respect is a critical variable in education. It is critical to each individual child in the classroom environment as well as to the teaching and learning that takes place in the classroom. Children learn by example. Where do they get their examples? This article explores the parameters of teaching and encouraging respect in classrooms for young children. Emphasis is placed on the creation of respectful classroom environments taught by teachers who have themselves been prepared to nurture this kind of environment.