The Implications of a Positive Classroom
The environment in the classroom is the most important ingredient for learning. When the environment in the classroom is positive and supportive the students learn best. Students love to trust, take on challenges, feel a sense of belonging, deal head-on with challenges and are not scared to ask questions. This robust and dynamic environment is where the teacher gives content that is relevant, the learning goals are clear, feedback is positive and there are plenty of chances to build the social skills of the students.
Children can bring their problems from home, not be motivated and do not love learning. As a teacher, we cannot control all these factors, however, we can harness the power of emotions. 
Stress has a negative impact on learning. The teacher has to focus on being positive and make sure to keep track of the negative emotions and making sure the focus of the student is to solve problems.
A positive environment creates a ripple effect and students need to see the humour in their mistakes and feel empowered.
At school, the teacher should look at the ratio of time the students spent off task and compare it to doing the real work required of them. Ideally, every ten minutes the teacher should observe how engaged they were.
In my past experience, I looked at how many times each hour do students have behaviour issues. This is my way of being reflexive so I can make changes to help students bounce back and stay on track with their learning. This is also being observant. Being observant allows me to take a baseline of my students’ behaviour issues so that I can revise my teaching and find the necessary support they need. When behaviours arise, I believe there is something contributing to the ‘why’ its occurring and noticing the ‘when’ it occurs can help solve the mystery of students’ behaviour whether it’s positive or negative.
I used humour to lessen the stress and also tried to look at the root cause of the problem that was impeding learning.
Limitations
Are there limitations to this study? Well, yes, of course!
As the teacher, I can do my best, be real, vulnerable, use humour and help the student but there is only so much I can do and control. I realized this would be the limitations for all educators no matter how passionate and how willing they are to put themselves forward to providing that positive learning environment for learners.
Parents/families need to recognize various challenges are not solely on the teacher or the school systems’. They too have a role in their child or children’s wellbeing and academic success.
Recognizing and accepting that the classrooms will never or always be perfect because of various elements that are out of the teacher’s control. There may be students struggling and exhibiting behaviours such as insecurities, emotions, sensitivities, social, family or their own personal and medical issues. Getting to know our students is the first step. Understanding and empathizing is the second step. Finding ways to support and accepting students in their state is the third step. Continuing to inquire and explore new ways in a never-ending step.