Ech418 Wk 2 Discussion Classroom Community

Establishing a respectful and welcoming classroom community with children and families will help them feel valued and connected. This sense of “community” is established by the teacher and is important for building trusting and positive relationships among teachers, children, and families. Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: • As the leader of your classroom community, how will you know when the children feel valued? How will they show that they trust you? • How will you know that families feel welcome in your classroom? How will they show that they trust you? Review the College’s Conceptual Framework. • How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework and the framework’s philosophical relationship to effective teacher preparation?