Dignity
Reflect on respectful language, identity, representation and the protection of every learner’s dignity.
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The 6 Strings
Explore six connected elements of a harmonious learning environment: dignity, expectations, intervention, participation, communication and repair. Reflect on your classroom and create practical next steps.
- Resource type
- Interactive reflection and self-assessment app
- Version
- Beta
- Language
- English
- Audience
- Teachers, trainers and school leaders
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Reflect, tune and take action
Explore the six elements of a harmonious learning environment
Like the strings of an instrument, different elements of a learning environment need to work together. The 6 Strings helps educators reflect on six connected areas: dignity, expectations, intervention, participation, communication and repair.
Complete a structured self-assessment, review your results and identify realistic actions that can strengthen your classroom, training environment or wider educational organisation.
The six areas of reflection
Expectations
Consider whether expectations, routines and shared agreements are clear, visible and understood.
Intervention
Examine how calmly, promptly and consistently harmful behaviour is addressed.
Participation
Explore whether learners have inclusive and meaningful ways to contribute.
Communication
Reflect on clarity, understanding, patience and different ways of presenting important information.
Repair
Consider how responsibility, apology, restoration and follow-up help the group move forward.
From reflection to practical action
- Rate statements connected with your current educational practice.
- Receive an individual overview of all six areas.
- Identify existing strengths and areas that may need attention.
- Explore practical suggestions based on your reflection.
- Create one realistic next step for your classroom or organisation.
- Print or save your personal reflection report.
Your responses remain in your browser and are not submitted to Understanding Academy.
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How are your six strings sounding?
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