Our classroom, our community: striving for the optimisation of student learning processes

Abstract

[eng] Student performance is often affected by a number of factors such as engagement and classroom atmosphere. In order to optimise student learning processes, a teacher might need to consider all the variables which determine the performance of a specific group of students according to their context. This means taking into account not only their level and previous knowledge, but also their specific needs and emotions. For this purpose, it is essential to create an atmosphere of work and trust, a safe environment in which students share a common purpose and feel comfortable and confident enough to develop their full potential, which can be referred to as a classroom community. In the present research, several methods to maintain a favourable learning atmosphere through the creation of a classroom community will be explored, attempting to propose a way in which students’ performance can be optimised while also trying to procure their wellbeing.