1. Creating a positive learning environment Presentation by Jo Leach, Programme Research and Development Manager.

2. A positive learning environment
Respect
Safe environment
Goals addressed
Good working relationships

3. Respect Treating every learner with genuine respect
Treating every learner with genuine respect
Offering explanations about what will happen in class
Giving choices about topics
Not forcing certain activities/tasks

4. Safe environment Culturally safe Structured and predictable
Culturally safe
Structured and predictable
Build self-esteem
Listen to individual learners

5. Goals addressed Realistic and achievable goals
Realistic and achievable goals
Flexible enough to enable success
Acknowledge difficulties
Link to settlement info and daily life

6. Good working relationships
Social contact/Activity in groups
Happy experiences
Space to be spontaneous
Physical activity
Excursions

7. Learners will…… Come to class (or tell us when you can’t)
Come to class (or tell us when you can’t)
Use each other’s names
Listen to the teacher and classmates
Try to speak English
Help each other to learn
Be active

8. The teacher will…… Be on time Use learners’ names
Be on time
Use learners’ names
Prepare for the lesson
Help learners to improve
Listen to learners
Give feedback