A safe space influences the culture of a classroom because students who know they are safe are more trusting and willing to participate more heavily.
An environment that encourages learning makes students feel safe. A safe space influences the culture of a classroom because students who know they are safe are more trusting and willing to participate more heavily. A safe space is one that makes students feel accepted. Emotional safety gives students the space to make mistakes without fear of ridicule or failure. Feeling accepted by an instructor and their peers encourages students to push the boundaries of their comfort zone and experiment creatively, which in turn produces higher quality performance.