Etym. safe (adj.) not able or likely to be hurt or harmed in any way; not in danger.
Etym. environment (n.) the conditions that surround someone or something; the conditions and influences that affect the growth, health, progress, etc., of someone or something.
Definition
- A learning environment where it is clarified that learners feel physically and psychologically safe to make decisions, take actions, and interact in the simulation.
- A learning environment of mutual respect, support, and respectful communication among leaders and learners; open communication and mutual respect for thought and action encouraged and practiced.
See also: PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY