To heredity, the child owes his possibilities. However, to environment, he owes the realization of these possibilities.

                The learning environment consists of the physical, as well as the psychological environment, that surrounds the learner and that influences his/her learning. It is the place where teaching and learning can take the place in the most effective and productive manner. It consists of the classroom climate needed in planning and implementing all teaching and learning activities.

                The arrangement of furniture is very important. The table for demonstration, display shelves for safekeeping of projects, collections and outstanding outwork, bulletin boards and white board should be in their proper location.

                A physical environment that is clean, orderly, well-ventilated, well-lighted, spacious that allow movements, and free from unnecessary distractors is conducive to learning.

                The clear and enthusiastic voice of the teacher that elicits equally eager and keen responses from the students helps create a conducive and beneficial ambiance for learning.

                A diverse situation may exist in the classroom at any given time. Teachers must be sensitive to positive or negative interactions and must immediately undertake an instant revision or adjustment in the methodology when necessary.

                A facilitative learning environment encourages people to be active. It promotes and facilitates the individual’s discovery of the personal meaning of idea, emphasizes the uniquely personal and subjective nature of learning in which difference is good and desirable wherein people feel they are accepted and respected.

By: Sandra Boringot | Teacher III | Limay National High School