Indicator

III.A.2

Warmth and friendliness are evident throughout the lesson.

 

Definition(s) and/or Explanation(s)

Warmth and friendliness are demonstrated among other ways through:

  • using learner names

  • maintaining eye contact while interacting with learners

  • speaking with a positive tone of voice

  • smiling, laughing, and joking appropriately

  • sitting or standing near learners

Please note:

Warmth and friendliness should not compromise the teacher’s authority.

 

 

Classroom Examples

Elementary

  1. During the reading a novel, learners in a fourth-grade classroom share their thoughts on the actions of the main character. While each learner speaks, the teacher smiles and makes appropriate eye contact to let the learner know that she/he is interested in what the learner is saying. As the teacher restates or reiterates each learner’s points, she/he uses the learner’s name and speaks in a positive tone of voice.

  2. In an art class, as learners are completing a drawing project, the teacher sits with each group in order to display an interest in what each student is accomplishing. The teacher acknowledges progress by smiling or providing other forms of positive encouragement.

Secondary

During a ninth-grade social studies discussion of current events, the learners are encouraged by the teacher to acknowledge each others’ comments using names, and to keep a friendly tone (e.g. "I agree/disagree with the statement made by Sally").

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