tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31723195375908219672024-03-05T20:34:18.686-08:00TC's Teacher Inquiry BlogTChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13045867869377206161noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172319537590821967.post-26269354989575546452019-05-08T17:44:00.004-07:002019-05-08T17:44:53.226-07:00Turitea Whanau Inquiry<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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TChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13045867869377206161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172319537590821967.post-60304727055585280942019-05-08T17:43:00.003-07:002019-05-08T17:43:36.235-07:00Reflective Framework<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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TChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13045867869377206161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172319537590821967.post-74677061541384355242019-03-13T16:45:00.000-07:002019-03-13T16:45:02.670-07:00ConclusionI believe students should be given the opportunity to understand what they are interested in and follow their interests in their own cross-curricular learning programme. Certainly not all students are capable of doing this - for a number of reasons.<br />
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They might not have particular interests - due to factors such as home life or a life time spent being baby-sat by devices. They may lack the resilience or self discipline to persist with challenging tasks. They certainly need to be 'coached' by a teacher or mentor. Some students just prefer to be told what to do because that is what they've experienced or because it's easier and they have to think less. Some students just don't have the basic literacy skills. Others lack collaborative skills.<br />
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So many reasons that make such a programme difficult to run. However I believe that those students who have the ability and the desire to follow their passions / interests can be catered for amongst those who need a more structured programme. <br />
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Smaller class sizes / having a student teacher (or perhaps teacher aide) would better enable this type of programme.<br />
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Absolutely. TChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13045867869377206161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172319537590821967.post-82441898857254445552019-03-04T18:57:00.002-08:002019-03-13T16:35:10.863-07:00Outcomes<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: large; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many priority learners are at a stage where they have a strong desire to play. Learning and comparing their learning status can be very threatening. Many of these students chose to learn about sport - an area that is very important to them and where they can find success and enjoyment. A lot of the time, these students just didn't come up with a valid completed piece of work - but they generally had a nice time playing...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Kaupapa Werawera undertaken by VG and his work partner just petered out - the problem often being the lack of social skills required to work together or having varied commitment to their task.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Two weeks was not sufficient time for most students KW time had to fit into the rest of the class programme. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">Students had to design a varied task sheet and have it okayed by me, rather than one end goal. Success criteria were mutually agreed upon and by the end of the year, we set deadlines and expected a presentation to the class. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students got to opt into doing a Kaupapa Werawera - many had just developed the confidence to push themselves with the regular SDL programme. For this reason, non-priority learners probably gained the most benefit from this opportunity.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">Conferences were needed to assess progress, focus, any change of direction needed etc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">There were many highly motivated students who loved having the opportunity to follow their passions. Here are some links to successful Kaupapa Werawera programme designs:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X8iixE4hFZDs872NQLXhDzgIORfvNsEV-OVgKwois2k/edit" target="_blank">Working Dogs</a></span></span><br />
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11YHplRJRfmU4ataP0TH7cKtXJp7TheTarspadWAZhdk/edit" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Japan / Japanese Language</span></a><br />
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aeTmKB3gbJaF3w6Ot_CFeXRJJcEZmoZckbpVJA_qlcI/edit" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Cats and Dogs</span></a><br />
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<br />TChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13045867869377206161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172319537590821967.post-68126133633539805422018-09-26T17:43:00.001-07:002019-03-04T19:48:50.297-08:00Kaupapa Werawera<span style="font-size: large;">I plan to give students choice about what they learn. Here is how it will work:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When kids gain their 'achieveds' in SDL, they can design their own 'Kaupapa Werawera', based on their interests. They will then have two weeks to work on them during SDL time (ie when they are not involved in group work, etc).</span>TChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13045867869377206161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172319537590821967.post-39860727752070892018-08-20T21:01:00.000-07:002019-03-05T11:35:53.995-08:00Target Group - Reasons<span style="font-size: large;">KT - very smart, but sometimes lacks motivation - tries to be Gangsta.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">SL - needs help with reading and writing, enthusiastic, energetic.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">JS - very smart and creative. Poor people skills. Heavily medicated for ADHD. Huge behaviour change when unmedicated.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">CM - frequent absences. Lacks a cohesive presence at school, which affects her learning.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">VG - anger issues. Lacks self control at times.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">AG - Very quiet, conscientious, motivated. Needs extending.</span>TChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13045867869377206161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172319537590821967.post-49488149357926284462018-08-15T17:34:00.002-07:002019-03-04T19:55:26.099-08:00What is the Diversity Within My Classroom?<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;">
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TChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13045867869377206161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172319537590821967.post-11415956845127734112018-03-24T18:53:00.000-07:002018-08-15T17:26:28.795-07:00Link to Snapshot of Good Teacher Practices at Monrad<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Explicit teaching of critical thinking skills</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Students are encouraged to question, articulate and problem solve</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Learning is geared towards students knowing what their next steps are</span></div>
</td><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.4pt 0pt 5.4pt; vertical-align: top;"><br /><br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Great idea to promote future aspirational NZ engineers/builders/learners. Promoting creative thinking and engaging interests via futuristic topic - transport. Links to NZ/Christchurch being innovative (making it relevant being NZers). Examples from youtube, internet. Instructions were spoken and supported by the TV screen for children to refer back to and/or prompt further inquiry.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Balance was good. Students feedback into the discussion around futuristic transport. Teacher and students ideas were shared about what they had seen or learned. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Vincent was engaged in typing/publishing an 8 page Space Cadet story he had written, which he was very proud of. Reinforcing and/or affirming his interests in writing/publishing.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Opportunities to represent their writing were creative and engaging. Nice work. Some drew pictures with explanations while some attempted to address a global environmental crisis.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">The task/s provided multiple entries into articulating students thinking and promoted their own curiosity around transport. Opportunities within the task/s allowed for justification of their ideas/thinking.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Effective strategies were employed with struggling learners. Tactical roving, prompting, and questioning helped redirect learning and maintain classroom expectations. TC provided learning support, resources, and positive reinforcement to engage Te Rito - excellent in building a positive rapport. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">body language</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">settled</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Having the opportunity to ask question/s</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Opportunities for ‘choice’ in learning</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Opportunities to contribute to group/class discussion</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Can articulate their learning/purpose and next steps</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Demonstrates pride in their work/learning</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Students often shared their writing/learning with others (Teacher/Peers). This was a great opportunity for the affirming of ideas and developing confidence in their their own learning/self-esteem. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">The students as a whole appear very settled and calm. Some obvious challenges (behavioural) are managed well minimising disruption to the group. After discussing with TC, we know multiple strategies are being employed to help those students. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">The ‘pitch’ was great, resulting in a higher chance of motivation for the task/s. Questions were answered by peers and the teacher - allowing a shared balance of power amongst the class.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Estah was able to articulate her writing and purpose when asked. She shared her planning and structure, and even provided evidence/justification for her first paragraph.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">A number of students shared their learning amongst their peers and all seemed very proud of their work. Estah, Vincent, and Harley (to an extent) enjoyed sharing their work (written work and SDL learning) with me. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">A variety of learning spaces available</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">supports innovative learning</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">The ‘culture’ of the class reflects our school values and PB4L SW. This includes </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Whanaungatanga and Identity </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">at the core of class culture.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">celebrates the learning process and outcomes.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">prompts next learning steps </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">inclusive</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Instructions on the TV screen supported the verbal ones given by TC. It also provided follow up task/s or thought provoking questions. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Various learning spaces (High desks, floor space, seated circle, individual desks) are available for students to work at. Student independence levels dictated where some students could work. Most chose to work independently at their desks.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Maths learning/workshop groups were evident which is a great way for students to monitor their own progress/learning. Published writing and visual language also displayed - Great to see a range of learning areas valued within the class. Snidges are used to promote/reward positive behaviour alongside the PB4L programme. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Parents have regular opportunities to know and engage about their child’s learning.</span></div>
</td><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.4pt 0pt 5.4pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Students have their own ePortfolios (using Seasaw). This is a platform which is new to me, but already I can see it is a lot easier than Wix, which is what I had planned to use. The benefits include ease for adults to view and comment. Student’s posts and comments all have to be reviewed by me. It is dynamic - with a choice of text, drawing, photos and video possible.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">I have also encouraged parents to view and discuss their children’s bank accounts as there are good opportunities to learn about banking, insurance, compound interest, owning property, renting etc.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Sadly, I was only able to get half of the parents to Interviews. I was able to encourage the ones who did come to keep in contact if they ever had any concerns. I found the 10 minute time frame was too short. I will send the form to the other parents.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><img height="177" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/x8_uYLooRR5RQ_nhHlZQQ0qG9DbvNoo_eurygvgjikzghKQrlYCuzsd4YcsquZnirI6_g7eebVKMS3jvsM5UF2X4c6ij-6lDenyWah8Ce-NG6jxhF29p2ZzdXsMh7NVJT4068so" style="-webkit-transform: rotate(0.00rad); border: none; transform: rotate(0.00rad);" width="313" /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Snidges - reward/positive programme specific to Rm 3 that runs alongside the PB4L SW one.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">What do you think the students learned as a result of this lesson?</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Opened their minds up to future transport options, the unique position Christchurch finds itself this far after the devastating earthquakes and looking to be a forward looking, modern city.</span></div>
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<br />TChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13045867869377206161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172319537590821967.post-14977090187016282582018-01-31T12:44:00.000-08:002018-01-31T12:44:41.118-08:00Nathan Mikaere-Wallis<div class="p1">
Teacher Only Day 31 Jan 2018</div>
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<span class="s1"><b>Brain 3 (Limbic) Emotion (disposition - attitudes and beliefs). Disposition towards yourself as a learner</b></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><b>Brain 2 (Midbrain) Movement</b></span></div>
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<span class="s1">Brains have to be built from the bottom up</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Survival brain is always in charge</span></div>
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<span class="s1">You only learn if your brain stem allows you to listen</span></div>
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<span class="s1">To use your cortex, your brainstem must be calm. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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<span class="s1">Release endorphins to make you feel emotionally safe - creates neuroplasticity<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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<span class="s1">Brain 1 - Dyad - importance of making strong connections with students. Helping them to feel relaxed, comfortable, happy. Kids have to feel safe before they are in a position to learn - or do anything else. Safety trumps all (earthquake metaphor)</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Brain 2 - Movement Rhythmic Patterning - (singing, pattern, routine, kapa haka, skipping). Kids aren't designed to sit still.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Brain 3 - Emotion - an emotional sense that we can do it.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Cultural validation. Self esteem.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Dispostions</span></div>
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<span class="s1"><a href="https://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2595176/what-3-to-7-year-olds-need-to-learn-nathan-mikaere-wallis">Podcast link</a></span></div>
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<a href="http://wikieducator.org/Professional_Inquiry/Nathan_Mikaere_Wallis">Brain Development and Learning (Wiki Educator)</a></div>
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<li>Slow things down while they're clearly agitated</li>
<li>Bring back fun start to the day - PE? Nga hui?</li>
<li>Kids aren't designed to sit still - frequent breaks? PE first? Standing desks</li>
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TChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13045867869377206161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172319537590821967.post-61483782321895966832017-11-28T19:21:00.002-08:002017-11-28T19:27:28.742-08:00Modern Learning Environments - My ConclusionMy Big 'Learnings' for 2017<br />
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<li>No student wants to be naughty. I did know this, but it’s good to be reminded and have it brought to the forefront.</li>
<li>There is a lot to learn from other teachers</li>
<li>Although I thought I was giving choice to students, it was in narrow parameters eg Selina’s way of encouraging and giving credence to different interests and learning styles</li>
<li>Aroha should be shared between fewer learners. I know this as I write reports - I'm really fishing round for many genuine, individual comments.</li>
<li>Creativity and the kids’ interests can be catered for in a single class space.</li>
<li>Kids can learn anything, but there should be rigour - numeracy and literacy are still vital</li>
<li>My Term Four SDL was pretty good actually. Students chose their learning in many learning areas, peer tutored, ran or attended workshops and went through a constant cycle of trying, reflecting, improving, sharing both individually and collaboratively.</li>
<li>With smaller classes, I can give more passion and put more fire under the wings of my learners</li>
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There is not a one-size fits all model for MLEs. Many schools are getting bigger. John Hattie says class sizes don't matter. But I doubt that bigger is necessarily better. In fact, I find there is less intimacy, less understanding, less listening, greater noise, more confusion, bigger gaps for kids to fall into. It just seems as if there are more difficult students to try to help.<br />
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<li>Time was needed to reorganise large numbers of students at the beginning or end of each week.</li>
<li>Tutaeporoporo (creativity) was often seen as a destination for some students to avoid their learning.</li>
<li>Tutaeporoporo became a place to go and use exciting equipment, rather than using exciting equipment to create something they had dreamed up. Somewhat like the old computer labs.</li>
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Students were now encouraged to <i>apply</i> to go into Tutaeporoporo. They were to come up with a plan, seek approval and go for whatever number of days they needed. This was good in principle and it worked particularly well with the higher independence level students with natural curiosity. Because these students are good at entertaining themselves and working collaboratively, they have benefited a great deal.</div>
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I think there needs to be greater emphasis on using Tutaeporoporo resources to back up what kids are learning. This wouldn't have to be done in a separate 'Creativity' space. There also needs to be a greater emphasis on knowledge acquisition (not just looking at a Youtube video) and the project should preferably have literacy and/or maths links.<br />
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These are not just my opinions here - most of these have been discussed and agreed upon as a team and improvements will be made, even going back to previously discarded strategies such as putting graded workshops back into the maths programme.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Build students' motivation and self-efficacy so that they become active, optimistic participants in class. Closely monitor the social and emotional well being of individuals across the 3 spaces offered in Pounamu Atawhai. The questions we wanted to find out were primarily around the engagement levels of individuals across the three spaces. </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When they chose an area of passion, was there a significant change to their motivation and engagement levels?</span><span style="font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> How did this compare between the different spaces offered in Pounamu Atawhai? What does the data show between boys and girls in different spaces?</span></div>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Changed from 2 spaces and 2 teachers to 3 spaces offering areas for different purposes and learning opportunities with 4 teachers.</span></div>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4 teachers = a range of expertise and passions - increased opportunities, motivation and engagement for students.</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Inquiry space - Paikea</span><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> (2 weeks of the term) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">10 different Inquiry topics to choose from. Students had the opportunity to inquire into two areas they were interested in, and hopefully be more engaged.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Provided 10 creative areas spread across the curriculum. Robotics, animation, movie making, construction, sphero, programming, art, music, Minecraft, 3d printing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This was a continuation of what we have previously done in our creative space. We got student voice on what types of things they would like to see in the space. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The teacher role in this space has changed over the term - trying 1 teacher for the whole week then try 3 teachers in each block, then finally 1 lead teacher (first block and last block and planning) and 1 support teacher (middle block) = give students access to different expertise from the teachers. We also introduced a phenomenon (theme) in the last 3 weeks to see how that influenced learning in this space.</span></div>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Two teachers share the learning role in this space. Design was splitting the workload so a teacher leads a certain area eg Writing, Maths, Literacy</span></div>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">With changes in Tutaeporoporo, a teacher would cross over in the middle block to take lead in passion areas, thus releasing planning etc from a core area. (Reduce workload/streamline)</span></div>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Paikea - Passion choice area: 182 responses - 96% of students rated a 4-5 out of 5. </span></div>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tutaeporoporo - Creativity Space: 248 responses - 78% of students rated 4-5 out of 5</span></div>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Te Wheke - Core Learning: response 475 responses - 66% of students rated 4-5 out of 5</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Our next steps in Tutaeporoporo </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Based on </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Are students being active participants in their learning? </span></div>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Self-Directed approach where Tutaeporoporo (creative space) is more organic. More planning and research in Te Wheke made as a proposal. If planning and thinking are evident, then they can book themselves into Tutaepororo - a space where they won’t necessarily be using one tool - but they may use a range of tools to explore solutions.</span></div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Flexibility: the ability to combine two classes into one and team-teach, split a class into small groups and spread them over a wider area or combine different classes studying complementary learning areas.</li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Openness: modern learning environments traditionally have fewer walls, more glass and often use the idea of a learning common (or hub) which is a central teaching and learning space which can be shared by several classes. The ability to observe and learn from the teaching of others, and be observed in return. Access to what other learning areas and level are learning so that teaching complements and builds on</li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Access to resources (including technology): typically a learning common is surrounded by breakout spaces allowing a range of different activities: for instance, some students reading, some engaging in project space or using wet areas, reflecting, presenting and displaying or learning in a group. There is often a mixture of wireless and wired technology which means students have access to technology as and when they need it, within the flow of their learning.</li>
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So modern learning environments promote better student learning, but are there other advantages? Well the big one is teacher learning. More open and flexible spaces also create more collaborative communities of practice for teachers. Having access to the teaching practice of one’s colleagues; to model and to be modelled to, supports the development of effective teaching practice far more than teaching in an isolated, private space<span style="font-size: 14px;">.</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172319537590821967.post-46509516410093406992017-11-28T18:58:00.000-08:002017-11-28T19:07:32.007-08:00Modern Learning Environments - The Beginning2016 conversation with Deb was around renaming the single cell nomenclature. I felt I was teaching in a Modern Learning Environment - it just didn't include a shared room.<br />
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Yes, I burst into tears when Deb told me I was going to need to be involved in an MLE. Deb's question to me was, "What concerns you most?"<br />
"I won't be the master of my ship any longer," was my reply.<br />
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I admitted to my team colleagues that I was finding how we were planning, along with the prospect of being part of an MLE was challenging. By 8.30am on Day One I was feeling ill.<br />
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While I have enormous respect for Selina, I think we both struggled to find our feet in Term One. Everything was new for me, there just seemed to be so many students with problems (her whanau group and mine), I found it difficult to get the kids to tune into me and vice versa. Students were coming and going for many different reasons - it just seemed that things were spiralling out of control.<br />
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I didn't really know how to put my core beliefs into my role. Selina was tremendously sympathetic and supportive.<br />
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I probably went through some kind of mourning period as the first term went on - I lost my autonomy, my programme, my confidence, QZealand and most of all - my connections with students.<br />
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I limped through Term One, feeling pretty impotent.<br />
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Term Two changes brought some changes, many of them really exciting. We were going to be four teachers with 120 students - gulp! But kids would choose creativity (three weeks in Tutaeporoporo) and intense inquiry (two weeks in Paikea) topics. Then they would have five weeks in Te Wheke, doing literacy and maths workshops and SDL.<br />
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I thought this structure and the opportunities for students were excellent. I felt excited about the prospect.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172319537590821967.post-40266154266768103592016-10-25T13:46:00.003-07:002018-12-09T16:09:24.892-08:00Where Are We Now?<span style="background-color: white; color: #990000; font-size: large;">I've just had another meeting with A and his mum, J. These meetings have been taking place every couple of weeks throughout the year.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #990000;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-size: large;">J and I both feel that A has made a little progress this year. Academically, he has been learning, although his writing especially is a huge concern. A's learning is incidental, as he is frequently on the periphery of any learning situations that are occurring.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #990000;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-size: large;">Socially, A's friendships have steadied and developed somewhat. His classmates have given him a more than fair chance, despite some of his extraordinary behaviour and histrionics.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #990000;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-size: large;">A has been attending weekly counselling sessions through YOSS. J reports that while it has helped her and his stepfather, it has done very little for A. She is at the end of her tether, wondering where they go to seek the help they need.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #990000;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-size: large;">I have a huge concern about A's future. I worry that he has so little perseverance, that he loves to scare people, that he is so completely egocentric, that he shows little remorse or empathy, that he helps himself to other people's property, that he believes he should <i>have</i> without first <i class="">earning</i> and so much more.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #990000;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-size: large;">I have bent over backwards to help A, to show him kindness, to understand his condition, to make sure he isn't stressed or uncomfortable. I am undecided whether the strategies I have used have helped.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #990000;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-size: large;">When I was a teacher trainee, Jim Blair, my lecturer gave us all a piece of advice that I have always used. Once you have put a line in the sand, don't let your students put even a toenail over it. I've bent that rule for A this year. I think A has spent the year throwing his whole body over that line and I've just said, 'There, there..."</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #990000;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-size: large;">The rest of the class has not suffered, however. They are an independent group of students, apart from a small group who would have benefitted from more of my time had A not demanded it.</span></span></span><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172319537590821967.post-54962177809674671342016-10-25T13:37:00.003-07:002018-08-15T17:25:06.643-07:00What has been Done / Instigated / Changed / Adapted?<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">I have had meetings every two weeks with Jenn (mum) and Ashton. They are grateful for my effort. Ashton generally attends these meetings.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Ashton has his very own workspace with a fully functional iMac.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Ashton can listen to music while he is working.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">For much of Terms Two and Three he had his own programme each day, taped to his desk. There is no consequence for not completing, only rewards (snidges) if he does complete. This programme is minimal.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">This has been changed to the SDL programme the other students have, but with a minimal achievement level.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">I have encouraged some of the boys to be good role models. Josh, Wills and Thomas have been incredibly generous with Ashton - giving him multiple chances.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">I have tried to get alongside Ashton to try to understand him.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">I have tried to 'catch him being good'.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">I have attempted to avoid confrontation</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">I have ensured he gets his pill at playtime.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">I have picked my battles...</span><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172319537590821967.post-12662870592358401732016-10-25T13:37:00.000-07:002018-12-09T16:10:17.731-08:00What has been Done / Instigated / Changed / Adapted?<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">I have had meetings every two weeks with J (mum) and A. They are grateful for my effort. A generally attends these meetings.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">A has his very own workspace with a fully functional iMac.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">A can listen to music while he is working.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">The classroom is kept relatively quiet.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">For much of Terms Two and Three he had his own programme each day, taped to his desk. There is no consequence for not completing, only rewards (snidges) if he does complete. This programme is minimal.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">This has been changed to the SDL programme the other students have, but with a minimal achievement level.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">I have encouraged some of the boys to be good role models. J, WB and T have been incredibly generous with A - giving him multiple chances.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">I have tried to get alongside A to try to understand him.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">I have tried to 'catch him being good'.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">I have attempted to avoid confrontation</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">I have ensured he gets his pill at playtime.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">I have picked my battles...</span><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172319537590821967.post-49209604885831356992016-08-23T20:04:00.002-07:002018-12-09T16:16:13.822-08:00Strategies to Empower, Not Control, Kids Labeled ADD/ADHD<h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 11pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OTIXczOzrTSf_hgwEaruKSZiv26T7MEG7cyHGnoUz6M/edit#" target="_blank">This is the best online article I have been able to find about ADHD</a>. </h1>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I have copied it to a Google doc, highlighting and commenting anything I think is relevant to A..</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172319537590821967.post-3104501057808711092016-08-23T20:04:00.001-07:002018-12-09T16:10:41.325-08:00Strategies to Empower, Not Control, Kids Labeled ADD/ADHD<h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 11pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OTIXczOzrTSf_hgwEaruKSZiv26T7MEG7cyHGnoUz6M/edit#" target="_blank">This is the best online article I have been able to find about ADHD</a>. </h1>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I have copied it to a Google doc, highlighting and commenting anything I think is relevant to A.</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172319537590821967.post-39513395383356097642016-08-23T19:59:00.001-07:002018-12-09T16:11:22.662-08:00What Will I try?<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">To me, A's behaviour is a constantly changing phenomenon. There are times when I can not reach him at all, while at other times he allows me to get quite close, emotionally.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;"><br /></span> <span style="color: blue;">1. Give him a completely different learning programme from the rest of the class</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">He will have four tasks to complete that day - three academic and one construction / design task</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">The tasks will be simple</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">He will work in order of the tasks</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Many will be online</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">He will have a set table with a reliable computer</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">The tasks will be taped to his table each morning</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">They will be checked off</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">He can earn S100 for each day he completes the tasks</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">There will be no consequence for not achieving the tasks.</span></li>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">3. I will try, try, try to understand where A is coming from. I need to learn to read his signs and pre-empt blow-ups if I can.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">4. I will make sure A has his tablet at morning tea. I have seen what he is like when he hasn't taken it...</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">5. I will work with the other students to support Ashtona. They will need to encourage where possible and ignore when necessary. A needs to feel we are backing him.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172319537590821967.post-20462274786108765462016-08-23T17:05:00.004-07:002016-10-25T13:58:09.250-07:00Staff Meeting<div style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.38;">At the staff meeting, we were shown a couple of movies which dealt with children's behaviour. Here are some aspects which were notable for me:</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; line-height: 1.38;">'Naughty' children do not want to be naughty</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; line-height: 1.38;">Teachers / adults need to get alongside and try to truly 'understand' these children</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; line-height: 22.08px;">Are teachers secretly delighted when students are sent to the office and punished?</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.38;">And some questions about differentiation</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">Who they work with - or don't?</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">Where they work within the class - including how far away from the teacher (this is directly related to our license levels)?</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">How much they're required to complete?</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">What level of tasks they are set?</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">Do they have or need a completely alternative programme?</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">What are they interested in or passionate about and how can we incorporate that into their programme?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">How do we react when they display undesirable behaviours?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">What are the common factors that lead to undesirable behaviours?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;">What are we prepared to ignore or let go of so that the child is not forced into a course of action?</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.38;"> </span><span style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.38;"><span style="font-size: large;">Links</span><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXCl2fMsdTU" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: large;">What great teachers do differently</span></a></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MgfZsQGAt6I7HZrPpUHXN_Tyi1cRfAtjUZHpKbYHhGM/edit" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"><span style="color: blue; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Article Link</span></a><span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span></li>
<li><a href="http://www.livesinthebalance.org/walking-tour-educators" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: large;">Kids do well if you can</span></a></li>
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</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172319537590821967.post-27235054258166890252016-08-02T20:02:00.003-07:002018-12-09T16:12:29.589-08:00What am I trying to achieve? <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Here is where I try to prioritise what is most important - for everyone. Now I'll start with me!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">If he hasn't taken his tablet, he becomes quite feral; hissing, screeching, attacking others</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Of utmost importance. The physical and emotional safety of all students in my care must be the highest priority.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">He is disobedient when he doesn't get to do what he wants to do</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This is another paramount safety requirement. I will need to establish a relationship of trust and respect.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">He affects the learning of the rest of the class:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is a high priority because we all need to be able to get through the day! I need to find a way to ensure the learning and well-being of the entire class is first and foremost in importance.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">He uses a lot of my focus, energy and time - both in and out of class time</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I need to be willing to accept this. I will give him the time and energy required, but the well-being of the whole class is my top priority.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">He leaves a trail of his belongings anywhere. He often has no equipment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Not worth focusing on as there are more important things. Maybe if sufficient progress is shown - and/or I'll need to pick my time (and battles)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: large;">He is opposed to writing ANYTHING.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is terribly important, but not the most important. I'll encourage, try a few strategies, but I won't force him into a negative space by threatening consequences.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: large;">He doesn't see himself as an effective learner. </span><span style="font-size: large;">He has very low confidence.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I've listed these together. They are important. It is something to work on whenever opportunities present themselves. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: large;">He interrupts frequently and loudly</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">This will be very high because it affects the learning of the other students.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: large;">He struggles to deal with not getting his own way. </span><span style="font-size: large;">He is quick to anger.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">These go together. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: large;">He tells untruth</span><span style="font-size: large;">s to make himself look better / impressive</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I've learnt very quickly to believe less than half of what he says.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">He frequently focuses on irrelevant matters</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I think this is just his way of looking at the world just now. Ride it out. Steer him away when he's able.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: large;">He becomes stressed when we change routine.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Give him some warning. Provide alternatives (with the help of Andrea)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">He has no inherent desire to be 'one of the group'. </span><span style="font-size: large;">He is often isolated because others don't want to have anything to do with him</span></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Insist the other children disregard his behaviour when it is irritating, but help and encourage him whenever possible.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>From his point of view</u></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">He has no friends and he would really like some</span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">When he is calm, talk / coach him about relating to others in a considerate manner</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>From his parents' point of view</u></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">He is extraordinarily difficult to manage at home</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">They are worried about his lack of friends</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">He is potentially dangerous to himself and others</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">He needs to be ready for intermediate</span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Ready for Intermediate in what way? I don't see his condition improving to the point of being as able to learn and relate as effectively as other students. See other priorities.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>From the viewpoint of his peers:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">He can be frightening (and irrational)</span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Their safety is paramount. They need to understand they just have to get away and keep their noses out of A's business when he is being irrational. They should also get a teacher asap if the situation is looking like it is escalating.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">He is distracting and annoying and he interrupts their learning</span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I need to help A stay as calm as possible.</span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The other kids need to show that his irrational behaviour is of no interest to them ie ignore him.</span><br />
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<b style="font-size: x-large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">How will this impact positively on teaching and on student learning outcomes?</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">If together, we can maintain a calm atmosphere and a strong, supportive and encouraging team culture, we should be able to minimise the level of disruption to the students' learning. </span></span><br />
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