Positive Learning Climates KnowledgeBase

This KnowledgeBase archive includes content and external links that were accurate and relevant as of September 30, 2019.

The Positive Learning Climates KnowledgeBase is an online resource to aid educators in nurturing school climates conducive to learning. It is organized around five elements aimed at developing a positive learning climate.

Task 1: Record Identified Methods and Strategies

Guideline: Once the selected strategies to improve the learning climate have been identified, the next task is to compile them in written form. Creating such a document provides a means to communicate with constituency groups and monitor performance. The work team might assign the task to a sub-group or designate one individual to create a draft document for review. When writing the draft, it is helpful to use an easy to follow format and minimize the use of technical language and jargon.

resources

Guidelines

Writing with Statistics

This link to the Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL) offers guidance on the proper use of statistics.

References

Modern Language Association (MLA) Formattng and Style Guide

This link to the Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL) offers a quick reference to the MLA formatting and style guide.

American Psychological Association (APA) Formatting and Style Guide

This link to the Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL) offers a quick reference to the APA formatting and style guide.

Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Thesaurus Online

This link is to the online version of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Thesaurus.

Writing to Linguistically Diverse Audiences

Writing effectively for an audience with a wide variety of backgrounds is difficult. This page provides several resources to help writers craft their message to reach the widest possible audience.

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