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educator should be mindful of what is happening around them in their class with
their learner's. Being mindful will help educators to realized what is working
in their classes and what is not. By knowing this, the educator can take away
some things which seem unnecessary for the learners and what they should add to
the learning environment to make it a more fun and learning environment. It is
small things that people normally overlook which can create serious problems or
can bring so much joy into the classroom. In the case of New Roads Middle
School, the lesson that was taught in class can go a long way for the learners
and might even be used to apply in their own life's in the future. Being
mindful will create a classroom atmosphere that can be conducive for the
learners. Classroom activities should be created in such a way that the
learners take full responsibility with the guidance of the educator. Such class
activities and discussions can create an environment where cooperation can take
centre stage and the building up of social relations among the learner's. The
teacher should be mindful of the learner's environment outside of the class in
order not to make learner's feel uncomfortable and shy to participate in
activities which will eventually help them. Learner's should bear in mind at
all times that the teacher is there to facilitate them in whatever way possible
and they should take advantage of that learner opportunity. In the event of
being mindful in the classroom learners can become the masters and facilitators
of their own learning environment be taking away a skill that otherwise would
not have been mastered in another environment. This idea of being mindful is
definitely something that every educator should try in their class as it create
an environment of being aware of what others like or dislike. Learners
will feel very comfortable in an environment which they have helped to create
for their own learning.
The teacher should be mindful of his or her learners, but especially the class room, for the orientation of a class room has a lot to do with learning process. When learners are in a space where they feel comfortable, they are more likely to be more open and engaging with subject matter and the teacher. Therefore, being mindful of the learner's context, the class room context and overall be mindful of one self is very important in the process of sharing and learning knowledge.
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