Building a Belonging Classroom

In order to learn, students need to feel safe, cared for, and emotionally connected to their teachers and each other.
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[@SpeakWritePlayinEnglish]

It's so good to see when students love being at school, because they feel safe to share their opinions.

[@wupeide]

This kind of video is great - but it lacks clarity, IMHO. What concrete steps can people take to create a belonging classroom - these things don't just happen. Do I need to buy the book?

[@Lisa-eo6wu]

I absolutely love this video, thank you for sharing ❤

[@christine3941]

Sounds great and all but I wonder what happens when the camera crew leaves?

[@2fast2block]

Each child is important and they all have their strong and weak suits. It's good to bring out what they are good at and let them all realize they have their special place. Although, I think it is good to question things and make comments in a respectable manner.

[@jasmine2009beautiful]

How does this work with emotionally disturbed students?

[@wupeide]

"We don't question. We don't comment" Perfect recipe for a delusional, unhealthy class environment that won't prepare kids for the real world. However, those two points are taken completely out of context, so this comment may not be fair.

[@jamesblystone9607]

I think its very, I'm on the same page as you my friend.

[@leigharias8658]

It seemed like they were writing about very personal and sensitive cultural identity issues. I assume the "don't question, don't comment" rule was laid down for this specific activity, so that students would feel more comfortable sharing with their classmates. I'm sure they have plenty of opportunities for questioning, commenting, and analyzing during other activities.

[@md.mohsin6039]

@@leigharias8658 well said. That’s exactly what it was.

[@KeyStage2Maths]

Develop a class identity. Allow children to develop their individual identities. Create a school environment where children support each other. All really important.

[@JohnGarciaLandryGamingChannel]

I am so glad to see student's who love being at school and know that their teachers love them and care about them deeply. God bless these wonderful teachers.

[@sharonbatton9480]

Group activity is a vital part of classroom drama

[@ramdaskhare5141]

I like this video.

[@walzack0792]

Could you please add subtitles in Spanish? :)

[@margkropf5541]

There is so much disrespect and bad behaviour that I am sure this kind of classroom is often not possible.