Portrait of Classroom as a Learning Community

"Our calling is to drop our egos, commit to removing barri­ers, and treat our learners with the unequivocal respect and dignity they deserve.”

~Mirko Chardin and Katie Novak

Developing a classroom community where students are treated with respect and dignity while simultaneously working to remove barriers to learning has been an integral part of my teaching practicum. During this section, you will read about the norms of our learning community and the steps my mentor and I have taken to remove barriers to student success. 

Characteristics and Development