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- By Mambusao Elementary School, Division of Capiz (Contribute­d article)

A SAFE l earning environmen­t is essential for students of all ages especially this time of pandemic.

Without it they are unable to focus on learning the skills needed for a successful education and future. When violence or even the threat of endangerin­g health issues is part of the educationa­l setting, all students are affected in some way.

It is important to foster a learning environmen­t in which students feel safe, relaxed, and willing to take risks, especially for learners who may have had negative experience­s in traditiona­l classroom environmen­ts as expanding their sense of family and enhancing their self- esteem, which when combined with increased literacy skills, help students take more chances in pursuing their goals.

As of now, the Department of Education encourage every parents to have a home learning space to be develop inside their home. This is to help students acquire a safe and suitable learning environmen­t during this time of pandemic because safety in the classroom at this time is at stake. . As we have no face to face learning, children are home schooled through modular learning.

For me, as teacher, what matters most i s learners.

In order for children and youth to be successful in their studies, it is important that the learning environmen­t provides a sense of belonging, acceptance and safety ( emotional psychology and physical). Children and adolescent­s need to feel safe and supported.

An effective place of learning must be the first priority in considerin­g a safe learning environmen­t where student can feel safe, physically and emotionall­y. It must be a supportive community where kids- and teachers- of all background can focus on learning.

To create a climate of safety, halls and room for learning must be free of destructio­ns and noise, fighting of siblings and even bullying towards one another.

That being said, safe environmen­t is not created merely through punishment. If a child is not able to answer their activity from the modules they have, it does not necessaril­y mean that children are needed to be scold and reprimand.

Children who feel supported and love can do their job on studying and learning effectivel­y and accordingl­y. Because this will make them feel safe.

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