Fantasy – teacher does fun activities; tries to relate and be friends with students
Survival – teacher spends time complaining about his/her job; finds busywork for students to do
Mastery – teacher knows how to manage the classroom, teach for mastery, and has high expectations
Impact – makes a difference in the lives of their students
Students are deeply involved in their work
Students know what is expected of them and are generally successful
There is relatively little wasted time, confusion, or disruption
The climate of the classroom is work-oriented but relaxed and pleasant