Turning Points 2000 - Chapter 8: A Safe and Healthy School Environment

A healthy learning environment is such a vital part in education. Students need to feel safe and comfortable when at school so that they won’t be distracted when learning. Within a classroom a teacher has to be consistent with their rules and discipline so everyone knows the consequences of certain actions and there are no exceptions. It’s important to promote bonding amongst students and teachers so that everyone can work well together. Mediation and peer support groups are a good way to prevent and resolve problems within school. It is important for students to know just how important their health is at this age. A school can play a big role in helping to promote and build healthy lifestyles.

I am a very strong believer in creating a very healthy and safe environment for all students. Based on my personal experiences in high school I think in order for a student to be able to focus in school any negativity needs to be removed. Teachers need to show their students that they are someone they can trust and turn to when things get rough. I envision a school where bullying is non existent and the whole school is happy and works together as a team. I know this isn’t all that realistic. I just think that teachers can really make a big difference in their students experiences in school. You need to help students to form bonds they would be unlikely to do outside of school. When everyone can get along in a classroom it can be a very powerful thing.