#INZpirED Archive
This is a weekly chat often based around one or two questions to spark discussion & debate around educational issues.
Friday November 25, 2016
9:00 PM EST
PranSang
Nov 25 @ 9:10 PM EST
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in 20mins w/mod
@naghma_khn
:
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rsehji
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:16 PM EST
@naghma_khn
gotta board the plane back to Auckland now, so here's a share
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#RestorativeJustice
#theinclusivecircle
nzvh
Nov 25 @ 9:20 PM EST
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rebekahbutler
Nov 17 @ 2:56 AM EST
Had a great time talking to
@dbis_y6
with
@Shannyfish36
about marine ecosystems today! Thanks for having us!
#marine
#conservation
#nature
PranSang
Nov 25 @ 9:22 PM EST
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@naghma_khn
on
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:
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@sunilddesai
@Archnahr
@Sanjuhimachali
KSThakral
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:23 PM EST
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#whatisschool
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PranSang
Nov 25 @ 9:22 PM EST
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@naghma_khn
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@Sanjuhimachali
naghma_khn
Nov 25 @ 9:25 PM EST
Good morning
#inzpired
. What a great way to set the tone
@rsehji
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rsehji
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:16 PM EST
@naghma_khn
gotta board the plane back to Auckland now, so here's a share
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#RestorativeJustice
#theinclusivecircle
participatelrn
Nov 25 @ 9:29 PM EST
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is coming right up! Participate in the conversation at
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KSThakral
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:30 PM EST
Welcome to
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naghma_khn
Nov 25 @ 9:30 PM EST
Lets talk about
#RestorativeJustice
today.
#alternativediscipline
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participatelrn
Nov 25 @ 9:29 PM EST
#INZpirED
is coming right up! Participate in the conversation at
https://t.co/57nJpV1icx
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KSThakral
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:31 PM EST
Sunny joining in from New Delhi
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naghma_khn
Nov 25 @ 9:31 PM EST
Good morning Sunny. Lets talk about healing today
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Sanjuhimachali
Nov 25 @ 9:32 PM EST
Thanks. Looking forward to having an engrosed discussion.
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KSThakral
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:33 PM EST
Morning Naghma. Tough love vs Restorative justice
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I know what I would choose
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JKatzaman
Nov 25 @ 9:33 PM EST
Joining
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from Maryland.
bakshiaarti
Nov 25 @ 9:33 PM EST
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good morning healing
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KSThakral
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:34 PM EST
Morning Sanjeev. Glad to have you on
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.
@naghma_khn
modding today on Restorative Justice.
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naghma_khn
Nov 25 @ 9:34 PM EST
Welcome Sanjeev. Hope we all gain some new insights today
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KSThakral
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:35 PM EST
Morning Jim.
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naghma_khn
Nov 25 @ 9:35 PM EST
Good morning Jim. looking forward to your valuable inputs today
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vmatt93
Nov 25 @ 9:35 PM EST
Howdy! Matthew joining from Texas.
#EDCI365
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naghma_khn
Nov 25 @ 9:35 PM EST
Welcome to our mutual passion.
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KSThakral
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:36 PM EST
Morning aarti
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is morning healing indeed :)
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naghma_khn
Nov 25 @ 9:36 PM EST
Would love to hear
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JKatzaman
Nov 25 @ 9:36 PM EST
@KSThakral
Oh, thanks. No pressure.
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naghma_khn
Nov 25 @ 9:36 PM EST
Good morning from India Matthew. We are talking about alternative discipline today
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KSThakral
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:37 PM EST
Morning Matthew. Glad to have you on
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.
@naghma_khn
is leading on restorative justice today
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naghma_khn
Nov 25 @ 9:37 PM EST
Q 1. coming right up
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DrHarrisonMcCoy
Nov 25 @ 9:38 PM EST
Hello global friends! Jumping to say hello as I wait for my wife at the airport here in Dallas, Texas.
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naghma_khn
Nov 25 @ 9:38 PM EST
Q 1. Does suspension corrects behavior? Share your experiences,thoughts and beliefs
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DrHarrisonMcCoy
Nov 25 @ 9:39 PM EST
Sunny are you in New Delhi now? Are just on holiday?
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KSThakral
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:39 PM EST
Wow. Welcome back to
#INZPirED
. Haven’t caught up to you in a long while. Hope you have been well.
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naghma_khn
Nov 25 @ 9:39 PM EST
Hey there, nothing better than joining us till your wait gets over
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KSThakral
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:40 PM EST
Moved to New Delhi. New school - same old name.
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bakshiaarti
Nov 25 @ 9:40 PM EST
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punishment n reward have a yo-yo effect, logic, reasoning n inner motivation work instead
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KSThakral
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:41 PM EST
A1: Suspension removes the problem from the school. Perhaps gives thinking time for both parties - rarely resolves issues.
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DrHarrisonMcCoy
Nov 25 @ 9:41 PM EST
Very true!
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JKatzaman
Nov 25 @ 9:42 PM EST
A1 Depending on the person, suspension might be just a vacation. The "punished" person returns refreshed to continue.
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PranSang
Nov 25 @ 9:42 PM EST
Joining in from Mumbai IN, good morning
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sansanananana
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:43 PM EST
Good morning to all the lovely people!!!
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bakshiaarti
Nov 25 @ 9:43 PM EST
Reflection peer help have shown results
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respect on both sides
naghma_khn
Nov 25 @ 9:43 PM EST
Exactly. How do we expect a child asked to go back home, to return and start behaving decently
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@bakshiaarti
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PranSang
Nov 25 @ 9:43 PM EST
good evening Harrison wishing you both
#happythanksgiving
from team
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KSThakral
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:44 PM EST
Morning Pranav :)
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sansanananana
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:44 PM EST
A1 personally I don't think there's any educational value to suspension as it's not a corrective measure in any sense.
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naghma_khn
Nov 25 @ 9:44 PM EST
Continue the same behavior with much more intensity
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KSThakral
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:44 PM EST
Morning Sana
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mrterborg
Nov 25 @ 9:45 PM EST
If suspension corrected behavior, PK students would be perfect, right?
https://t.co/hlzCvVeqUV
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vmatt93
Nov 25 @ 9:45 PM EST
I believe suspension is a simple temporary solution with no lasting results. There are better ways to handle a situation.
#EDCI365
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KSThakral
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:45 PM EST
True say. Often 'experts' use suspension as a holiday from school
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sansanananana
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:46 PM EST
Morning Sunny to this beautiful sunny morning! 😝
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nzvh
Nov 25 @ 9:46 PM EST
Happy thanksgiving to our northern hemisphere tweeps 🍗
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naghma_khn
Nov 25 @ 9:46 PM EST
Point to ponder
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mrterborg
Nov 25 @ 9:45 PM EST
If suspension corrected behavior, PK students would be perfect, right?
https://t.co/hlzCvVeqUV
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sansanananana
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:46 PM EST
sleeping in a bit 🙈
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PranSang
Nov 25 @ 9:46 PM EST
good evening &
#happythanksgiving
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sansanananana
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:47 PM EST
I hope I won't get detention for being late as we are opposing it today!
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Sanjuhimachali
Nov 25 @ 9:47 PM EST
A1 Certainly not. The suspension gives the other person time to become more vigor.
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DrHarrisonMcCoy
Nov 25 @ 9:47 PM EST
We work hard at alternatives. No suspensions in 2 1/2 years on my campus.
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naghma_khn
Nov 25 @ 9:47 PM EST
which leads to our second Q of the day. Coming right up.
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JKatzaman
Nov 25 @ 9:47 PM EST
All they've learned is how to get their next "vacation."
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KSThakral
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:47 PM EST
Suspension is a management tool for schools. It used to work due to social stigma but is of no value today
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PranSang
Nov 25 @ 9:47 PM EST
welcome to
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Sanjeev do share your valuable insights and thoughts
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mrterborg
Nov 25 @ 9:47 PM EST
While suspension may have its place, many Ss think it's a free day.
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DrHarrisonMcCoy
Nov 25 @ 9:48 PM EST
Thank you and the same to you!
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nzvh
Nov 25 @ 9:48 PM EST
That's exciting Sunny - what's your role there? R u missing Nepal?
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KSThakral
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:40 PM EST
Moved to New Delhi. New school - same old name.
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mrterborg
Nov 25 @ 9:48 PM EST
And many little ones have no idea when they're being good. They need a better reference point.
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naghma_khn
Nov 25 @ 9:48 PM EST
Q2.What are the alternatives to suspension? Do students see these alternatives as soft approach
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KSThakral
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:48 PM EST
Agree. plus what message are we sending children. Get rid of your problems rather than deal with them
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sansanananana
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:49 PM EST
yes! And same is with detention for younger Ss. Everyone seems to be switching over to mindfulness now
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Sanjuhimachali
Nov 25 @ 9:49 PM EST
A1 Suspension is a temporary solution for a permanent solution. Behavior corrections cannot be addressed through suspension.
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mrterborg
Nov 25 @ 9:49 PM EST
I mostly agree. I can think of a few instances where I might use it. Thinking violence, or other egregious
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KSThakral
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:50 PM EST
Head of Ed. Tech - kind of similar role but on a bigger scale in a different context & yes :)
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naghma_khn
Nov 25 @ 9:50 PM EST
And better interpretation too.
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sansanananana
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:50 PM EST
A2 in our primary school we have recently started mindfulness sessions with late comers in the mornings. Seems 2 b working fine
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JKatzaman
Nov 25 @ 9:51 PM EST
A2 Punishment is best done with culprit in school, tailored to deprive offender of something of value to discourage repetition.
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PranSang
Nov 25 @ 9:52 PM EST
A2: could counselling by school psychiatrist or counsellor help instead of expulsion?Or give them responsible role in sum activity
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naghma_khn
Nov 25 @ 9:52 PM EST
That is why it needs to be a well thought and structured process. Are we sending them back to become worse
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KSThakral
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:52 PM EST
Wouldn’t even use it in violent cases. The student is free to do as they please out of school.
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rinikaran
Nov 25 @ 9:52 PM EST
Good morning/evening
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Finding alt ways & addressing the root cause of disruptive behaviour leading to suspension is very imp.
SandyPinedaGSU
Nov 25 @ 9:52 PM EST
A1: I feel like suspension does not have many positive results. Perhaps better methods can be implemented.
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KSThakral
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:53 PM EST
haha. Come in early next time :)
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naghma_khn
Nov 25 @ 9:53 PM EST
Wow, would love to learn the alternatives used.
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mrterborg
Nov 25 @ 9:53 PM EST
I'm not saying I'd do an out of school suspension but other students need to be safe too.
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Open to ideas.
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PranSang
Nov 25 @ 9:53 PM EST
true it would just move the problem with the child to another school instead we should fix the problem w/the child
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nzvh
Nov 25 @ 9:53 PM EST
We have PB4L in NZ schools
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restorative practice grounded in beliefs about equality, dignity, mana& the potential of all people.
naghma_khn
Nov 25 @ 9:54 PM EST
But what happens when it is an in school thing?
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mrterborg
Nov 25 @ 9:54 PM EST
Depends on school. Have seen them in office/library, etc. Isolated from rest of students.
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naghma_khn
Nov 25 @ 9:55 PM EST
There need to be various agents involved. needs to be a holistic approach
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nzvh
Nov 25 @ 9:55 PM EST
Here's the link
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if you r interested
#restorativepractice
https://t.co/rVDk0NeOFr
naghma_khn
Nov 25 @ 9:55 PM EST
which means spending time to understand the individual.
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mrterborg
Nov 25 @ 9:56 PM EST
May be true. That's a different conversation. need counseling, etc.
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PranSang
Nov 25 @ 9:56 PM EST
yes& work w/ the child to tackle the reason for irrational behaviour over a few months rather than capital punishment
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vmatt93
Nov 25 @ 9:56 PM EST
Encouraging and putting them in leadership positions could be a positive reinforcement that many students need.
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naghma_khn
Nov 25 @ 9:56 PM EST
A good start.
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sansanananana
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:50 PM EST
A2 in our primary school we have recently started mindfulness sessions with late comers in the mornings. Seems 2 b working fine
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KSThakral
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:56 PM EST
Counselling would be key. Time outs can help. Have safe zones for kids.
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Sanjuhimachali
Nov 25 @ 9:56 PM EST
A2 Behaviour Coaching is an awesome tool to correct a behaviour.
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. Punishment, as soft as, suspension...doesn't give results.
naghma_khn
Nov 25 @ 9:48 PM EST
Q2.What are the alternatives to suspension? Do students see these alternatives as soft approach
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rinikaran
Nov 25 @ 9:56 PM EST
Having a In house school chaplain who liaises between the school and parents - has def helped to a large extent at my school.
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PranSang
Nov 25 @ 9:52 PM EST
A2: could counselling by school psychiatrist or counsellor help instead of expulsion?Or give them responsible role in sum activity
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SandyPinedaGSU
Nov 25 @ 9:56 PM EST
A2: An alternative to suspension can be in-school suspension. EX: skill-building related to the student's behavior problem.
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NigamKriti
Nov 25 @ 9:57 PM EST
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sometimes...but there is an unconscious realization that this is a reaching out to their need .. something that helps
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vmatt93
Nov 25 @ 9:57 PM EST
That's exactly why we need to stop avoiding bad behavior! It needs to be confronted and dealt with at the school.
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naghma_khn
Nov 25 @ 9:57 PM EST
A very integral question. How do we deal with the safety of others and their sufferings?
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mrterborg
Nov 25 @ 9:53 PM EST
I'm not saying I'd do an out of school suspension but other students need to be safe too.
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Open to ideas.
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naghma_khn
Nov 25 @ 9:58 PM EST
Would love to explore PB4L
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nzvh
Nov 25 @ 9:53 PM EST
We have PB4L in NZ schools
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restorative practice grounded in beliefs about equality, dignity, mana& the potential of all people.
nzvh
Nov 25 @ 9:58 PM EST
Harini agree mediation & reflection often helps
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https://t.co/A01PWqmiS3
rinikaran
Nov 25 @ 9:56 PM EST
Having a In house school chaplain who liaises between the school and parents - has def helped to a large extent at my school.
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PranSang
Nov 25 @ 9:52 PM EST
A2: could counselling by school psychiatrist or counsellor help instead of expulsion?Or give them responsible role in sum activity
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JKatzaman
Nov 25 @ 9:58 PM EST
Yes, blanket punishment might afflict some, reward others.
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Sanjuhimachali
Nov 25 @ 9:59 PM EST
Totally in agreement with you. School management, in a rush, to find quick solutions, ignore counseling and coaching
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PranSang
Nov 25 @ 9:59 PM EST
Great share Viv thanks
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nzvh
Nov 25 @ 9:55 PM EST
Here's the link
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if you r interested
#restorativepractice
https://t.co/rVDk0NeOFr
naghma_khn
Nov 25 @ 9:59 PM EST
Which makes it worse. labeling at its best, leading to more destruction.
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KSThakral
- Moderator
Nov 25 @ 9:59 PM EST
Yes, They can also feel that their point of view isn’t heard or acknowledged
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DrHarrisonMcCoy
Nov 25 @ 9:59 PM EST
You know, it's a lot about parent support and building relationships with the Ss to avoid the big issues.
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mrterborg
Nov 25 @ 9:59 PM EST
Giving them room to grow, change. Difficult when we have so many other things to prioritize.
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nzvh
Nov 25 @ 9:59 PM EST
Schools I work with have noticed significant improvements
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@naghma_khn
https://t.co/MGs0MDIxvX
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naghma_khn
Nov 25 @ 9:58 PM EST
Would love to explore PB4L
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nzvh
Nov 25 @ 9:53 PM EST
We have PB4L in NZ schools
#INZpirED
restorative practice grounded in beliefs about equality, dignity, mana& the potential of all people.