The Role and Importance of Classroom Atmosphere in High Schools

Abstract: This paper discusses the classroom atmosphere that influences students’ motivation and attitude toward learning. The atmosphere that encourages students in this direction is purposeful, hardworking, relaxed, warm, stimulating and well-organized. What classroom atmosphere will be it depends on the teacher’s relationship established with students. It is recommended that this relationship should be established on a mutual basis with respect and understanding. Motivating students is one of the most important teaching skills for establishing a positive classroom environment that involves finding the best way to motivate learners to acquire new knowledge. The paper showed what classroom manners the teacher is supposed to possess that significantly influences student motivation.

Key words: communication; teacher; student; motivation; teaching skills; class

JEL code: I