ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION In this chapter we introduce you to aspects of your work as a teacher designed to create and maintain an effective learning environment to support other aspects of your teaching. We try to address questions such as: What messages are you sending to pupils? Do you convey messages that PE and learning are fun, that pupils can achieve the objectives of the lesson, that you care about pupils and their learning, and that you value your pupils as people? Do you send any hidden messages to pupils? Do your verbal and non-verbal communications send the same message? Are you enthusiastic? Do you convey this to pupils? Are your interactions mostly positive or negative? Are they consistent? Do you motivate pupils? Developing and maintaining a positive, supportive learning environment does not happen by chance, you need to plan for it.
