Creating Psychologically Safe Classrooms: The Role of Teachers, Beliefs and Expectations
About this program
Online Professional Development Program on “Creating Psychologically Safe Classrooms: The Role of Teachers, Beliefs and Expectations” for teaching Community. Date: 8th August 2026 Time: 4:00 pm to 07:00 pm 04: 00pm to 04: 30 pm - Introduction and Objectives of Professional development Program Session 1 – 04: 30pm to 05:45pm “Creating Psychologically Safe Classrooms: The Role of Teacher, Beliefs and Expectations” Expert : Prof. (Dr.) Anjum Sibia, Ex. Professor, NCERT, New Delhi. Session 2 – 05:45 pm to 07:00 pm “Cultivating Safe Spaces: Proactive Strategies for School Bullying Prevention” Expert: Dr. Triptish Bhatia, Former Senior Research Scientist, Indo-US Projects Department of Psychiatry, Centre of Excellence in Mental Health ABVIMS & Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi. Being respected, accepted, valued, able to express ideas comfortably, ask questions, and participate in learning without fear of humiliation, rejection, or unfair treatment are the pre-requisites of a psychologically safe environment and classroom. Since students learn better when they feel secure and supported, psychological safety is an important foundation for effective teaching and learning. Paramount role is played by teachers in creating such classrooms. Their behavior, beliefs, expectations, communication style, and responses to student difficulties strongly influence the classroom climate. At the same time, schools need proactive strategies to prevent bullying in order to promote respectful relationships among students. They should establish a culture that promotes respect, inclusion, empathy, and responsible behavior throughout the year. Students are more likely to participate actively and develop positive attitudes toward school and learning when they know that their dignity and voice matters and that the school community is committed to their learning, dignity, and well-being.