"The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self motivation."
This standard requires teachers to create learning environments that engage and motivate students, through a combination of individual and group learning. Teachers will accomplish this using the support of the students’ families to motivate and engage each student in the most effective way possible. Furthermore, teachers will work with their colleagues, sharing ideas and combining knowledge and experience to create highly effective learning environments. It is important that teachers engage students while using time and space as a framework to guide the lesson. This descriptor includes many of the variables that must be met during classroom management. When successfully managing a classroom, teachers must follow time constraints and ensure that students are engaged and paying attention. Classroom management is necessary in order for students to learn, as learning will not occur in an environment where students are not paying attention.