The ethos or spirit of a mainstream classroom has wide-ranging implications on every aspect of a child's life.
At its best, the mainstream school sees the class as a group of high achieving individuals supporting each other as a team. It's a place that is fair and acknowledges that fair looks different for each of us. There is an emphasis on personal motivation and trust is gained through transparency.
However, an over-emphasis on competitiveness might erode those social connections leading to isolation and a loss of a sense of community.
Today we look into the "babies and bathwaters" of classroom ethos in a mainstream school. Join us and let's keep the conversation going!
