The classroom climate, a multifaceted concept encompassing the interplay of various environmental, interpersonal, and psychological factors within educational settings, holds profound implications for the experiences and outcomes of both students and educators. This comprehensive article delves into the components that shape classroom climate, explores its powerful influence on student learning, motivation, and well-being, and offers
Classroom observation, a cornerstone of school psychology, offers vital insights into student experiences. This article explores its historical roots, theoretical foundations, methods, and applications. Classroom observation’s role in assessment and intervention, benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations are discussed. Emerging trends and technological advancements underscore its continued relevance in school psychology. Introduction Definition and Significance of
Social psychologist Elliot Aronson introduced the jigsaw classroom in 1971, while a professor at the University of Texas at Austin. It was first used as a teaching/learning strategy to help defuse a potentially explosive situation in Austin—its racially segregated schools were slowly desegregating. The primary purpose of the technique was to help teachers eliminate desegregated