Role of the classroom climate

The group climate plays a significant role in students' learning. A positive climate strongly promotes learning and can have a beneficial influence on performance in learning, self-esteem, motivation, and attitude.

Unconditional acceptance

Unconditional acceptance is a fundamental concept in psychology and education, developed notably by Carl Rogers. It is defined as a welcoming attitude without judgment towards oneself or others, regardless of circumstances, behaviours, or expressed feelings.

Kindness and stress

Kindness plays a crucial role in reducing stress and improving overall well-being. According to Catherine Gueguen, a kind climate can reduce cortisol levels, the stress hormone, in students.

Stress

Neuroscientist Michel Desmurget states that chronic stress can harm students' brain development, affecting their concentration.

Sense of security

The sense of security, particularly psychological security, is a key concept in the work of Stanislas Dehaene. His research in cognitive neuroscience sheds light on the brain mechanisms related to learning, curiosity, and error management, all closely linked to a secure environment. Dehaene shows that when learners feel safe, their brains become more receptive to learning.

Kindness

Kindness can improve behaviour management by encouraging students to naturally respect the rules and engage more.

Active listening

Active listening and kind rituals are concrete techniques to instil kindness in a teacher's daily routine. By integrating these techniques into their daily practice, professionals can significantly improve the classroom climate, promote learning and the well-being of students, while strengthening positive and respectful relationships.