#dojochatEU Archive
The European branch of ClassDojo's official educational chat that covers a variety of subjects, focusing mainly on improving classroom community.
Wednesday April 13, 2016
3:30 PM EDT
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Hello and welcome to Can we start off by introducing ourselves, what we teach and where we are from etc https://t.co/hVlC4jNLse
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Hi everyone!! I'm Jenna from San Francisco -- former science teacher now working with our teacher community at :)
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Jeevan Chagger, 19, Health Mentor Working in Primary Schools across Birmingham. Moderating this week's
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Hi. I'm Kathryn and I am from Michigan. I am a pre-service teacher majoring in English.
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Hey Jeevan! Excited for you to be moderating tonight! :)
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Hi Kathryn! Thanks so much for joining :) Have you began student teaching yet?
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I made it...just...skidding in Scooby Doo style
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Hi I'm Jen. Year 2 teacher in Yorkshire uk I 💖 dojo
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is starting now! Join us as we chat all about behaviour for learning :)
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Hey Jenna! Thanks for joining and for giving me the opportunity this week to moderate. Looking forward to it :)
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Hello, I'm a trainee teacher at Plymouth University (Technology and ICT specialist)
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I have started some student teaching. About a year under my belt so far.
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Hey Bryn!! So glad you could join :)
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Thanks for joining Bryn. Should be a good discussion!
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Nice!! Going well so far??
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Hi Kathryn, thank you very much for joining. Looking forward to hearing from you today
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Hi Jody! Thanks for joining today!
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It's going well so far. I'm really enjoying it!
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A few of us from the ClassDojo team are here, too! Excited to be participating in today! :)
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First question coming up shortly Don't forget to respond to questions with A1, A2 to corresponding questions
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Hey Jen! Excited for you to participate today!
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Will be great to hear from you all! Thanks for joining
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Fantastic!! Really great that you are on twitter -- you'll find a super supportive group of Ts here!
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Chris, National PE Co-Ordinator for great to see an excellent young practitioner in hosting!
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I'm excited too. Bfl is so important and I'm job hunting atm so am keen to hear what others have to say
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Hi Chris! Thanks for joining! :)
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Thanks for joining Chris. Relishing the opportunity!
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That's what my college professor has told me.
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'Woot Woot' is the term uses...I think 😊 https://t.co/5zrwchzXP8
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Chris, National PE Co-Ordinator for great to see an excellent young practitioner in hosting!
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Looking forward to seeing what the fuss is all about. Jamie, Regional coordinator for mentoring with
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A1: adopting the correct attitude to achieve the most out of your learning. Not just for kids either!
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A1: positive actions that allow S to make progress, sanctioning poor choices& restoring the relationship https://t.co/JIxVW8gG1d
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Welcome and thanks for joining Jamie
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Agreed!! Definitely important in order to remain a life long learner! :)
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A1: How a Ss reacts to what you are teaching them and how they act in the classroom. There should be a positive environment
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A1 fostering the right ethos to learn and get things wrong and learn from them
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Agreed, any line of work whether educational or not is always a learning environment!
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A1 and taking responsibility for your own learning
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A1 - How one reacts to challenges, taking risks, set backs, achievements, etc.
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Behavior for learning means two things to me-metacognition & that learning is a process.
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A1: learning isn't necessarily about sitting & listening. So many more aspects are involved in the behaviours required to learn
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Totally agree. What's key is to make mistakes and learning from them to better oneself
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But being able to sit and listen is an important skill to have. Learning to manage distractions is essential.
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Can you give examples of a few other aspects?
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Completely agree...as shown in my banner https://t.co/1LiJZxkuJR
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Totally agree. What's key is to make mistakes and learning from them to better oneself
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A1: An attitude where you want to learn, to get better with practice and a want to take responsibility for your own learning
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Thank You for joining today Graham. Looking forward to hearing from you
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There does have to be a degree of 'learning how' to behave before bfl can be fully effective
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Responsibility for own learning is key. Ensuring S take responsibility can mean challenging conversations
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willingness to communicate, be inquisitive, assist others, explore topics, adhere to rules & maintain effort
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A1- Creating an environment to cater for the needs of individuals whilst engaging in learning for all in a positive manner
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Following all (reasonable) instructions, being polite and respecting others and their right to learn https://t.co/LtCknxFQG1
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A2: simply doing what you can to achieve the highest standards. Like David De Gea is doing right now
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A2: Being attentive and ready to learn when class starts. Following directions and helping other students when needed.
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To me it is helping learners to appreciate they have the tools to change their lives, and to use them. https://t.co/ZoWAFhWQGK
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Yes. Good behaviour isn't (and shouldn't be) a negotiation process
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A2 making the right choices and being aware how your behaviour impacts others
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Also modelling the correct manner in learning environments to other students
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Ever the sports journalist ? https://t.co/vuGj0iJY5W
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A2: simply doing what you can to achieve the highest standards. Like David De Gea is doing right now
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yes, if it is a class who are willing & ready to learn. Others need more of a push & incentive
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It has to be SMART whilst wanting good behaviour pupils must see positive outcomes for themselves
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Exactly! Ss should know what is expected of them from the Ts on the first day of class.
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A2 - Growth Mindset!! Seeking challenges, "failing forward", etc.
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They may need praise to meet basic expectations but good b/ior isn't negotiable
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Good behaviour is showing respect to all. Teachers and pupils. Also showing maximum levels of effort.1/2 https://t.co/ggUEcfl3u6
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With clear expectations, praise and sanctions students know where they stand with you. Consistency is key
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A2 As a disruptive individual (for good), to me, it is showing commitment to the cause in hand - full on https://t.co/3xU3KuHWNy
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A3: Rewarding good behavior. Catching children who struggle with behavior when they are good with lots of praise
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A2- Pupils modelling a positive approach to their studies, life and choices they make Willing to take meaningful risks
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A3: Responsibility is big. Therefore, when a Ss forgets homework, they sign the book. Three signs and they stay in from recess
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A1 being ready for and having a thirst for learning
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How do you ensure this in your sessions Jamie?
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A3: positive reinforcement (directly and indirectly), various reward charts, opportunity to assist as an incentive
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A3: Being consistent with rules and expectations
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A2 being polite and respectful at all times and giving everything your best shot (even if you find it hard)
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Thank you for joining Kelly! Great response, it's all about willingness to learn
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A3: And hold high expectations on the corridors, duty etc. Behaviour battles are won around the site, not just your classroom.
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A3 - Agree with -- the best behavior management strategy is a really thoughtful and engaging lesson! :)
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make it relevant to each child. Differentiation where needed. Knowing your children is vital too!
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Agreed! Some Ss may not get the praise at home for good behavior. It is our job to praise good behavior at school.
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High expectations. Lots of deserved praise. Focus on the positives. Listen to all sides before jumping in
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A3 clear expectations and system. Focus on the positive to encourage students to do the right thing
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A3 - Speak to kids, regardless of whether you know them or not, in the corridors. Ask them their names. https://t.co/6JxYF3cd58
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How do you best address areas for development?
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"" Sage like advice" from someone branded "immature, disruptive and cynical". My teachers are spinning.. https://t.co/QHBT17JjW2
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Thanks for joining Helen!
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If you've been on I recommend looking at tonight's on behaviour for learning. 👍😀
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Thanks for joining! It's always a positive for children if we know their name
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Individual point scoring. A PESS group I do Each participant has a tall cone, they get a small cone 1/2 https://t.co/vM87MC5tsQ
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through talking to students to ensure they understand the situation and how their behaviour is effecting others
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2/2 each time they show: good teamwork, gd listening, good manner... Winner gets housepoints https://t.co/vM87MBNS4g
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Does 'engagement' suggest S could 'justify' poor behaviour because they don't like the lesson?
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Behaviour management is about everything you do and everything you say. Be genuine.
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Q3: Consistency! Acknowledging and praising positive behavior
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A3- Informal mentoring, drawing diagrams and graphs to help pupils visualise situations and processes to success
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A4: Consequences for not returning homework or not having the necessary materials for class. Also, having assigned class jobs.
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Engagement is important but not the negotiating point . It's reasonable to expect S to behave.
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Thank you for joining Dana
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A4 - Student ownership! I think this comes from setting goals and reflecting on your work -- improves self-awareness!
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A4: Ask the children what they want to learn about
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in Skills we have - students are in the driving seat. They decide what they are learning about.
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A4: allow the students to understand the consequences of actions. You don't always have to discipline, sometimes show results
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A4 remind them of what is in it for them - make sure you share the 'why' with them
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Also giving them the chance to teach and deliver knowledge to peers to give them experience in teaching
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Are the terms 'immature', 'disruptive' & 'cynical' not positive ones. What do you reckon, ? https://t.co/FNlbcbbHat
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"" Sage like advice" from someone branded "immature, disruptive and cynical". My teachers are spinning.. https://t.co/QHBT17JjW2
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A4: Ask children for feedback of what they like/don't like in lessons
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A4 - incentives exist all the way through life. Positive praise in front of parents often works too https://t.co/dVqjHv1q6q
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A4: Encourage children to set their own goals and reflect on their progress
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Are the terms 'immature', 'disruptive' & 'cynical' not positive ones? What do you reckon, ? https://t.co/FNlbcbti21
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"" Sage like advice" from someone branded "immature, disruptive and cynical". My teachers are spinning.. https://t.co/QHBT17JjW2
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Hi joining in for a bit Velia Admin love the new videos!
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Fantastic! Something I am sure to try in my sessions. I have started using a "Daily VIP" giving all a chance to shine
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Hey Velia! Thanks for joining :D
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A4 take the time to build relationships with Ss to support their goals an strive for their personal best.
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Enforce a proof-reading policy. Not proof-read? Not marked.
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Building relationsups with Ss is very important! It shows them you care.
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Positive phone calls home work well too. But I make it difficult to earn them.
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I like to use a "self-assess" strategy after peer assessment. Works well to read and analyse peers' work
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Can anyone tell me what "learning walks" are?
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When Ss know that there is a shift. Be the champion for the
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I love this. And not accepting sub-standard work makes students raise their game. https://t.co/99CG72SlGr
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Enforce a proof-reading policy. Not proof-read? Not marked.
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Jennifer setting high expectations is key, Ss will want to reach them
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Definitely! Can't be done on a whim. Loses all effectiveness of some too often or for a basic standard. https://t.co/ZsaZpeFk1P
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Positive phone calls home work well too. But I make it difficult to earn them.
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Whereby Ss or Ts visit other classrooms to assess and analyse styles of teaching and learning and get involved
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Sometimes sanctions & discipline (as terms) get a bad press but my students know my expectations are a sign of how much I care
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Drops ins into lessons. Either to look st teaching or students etc. Can have different aims
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Hi Velia, thanks for joining
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Hi Jeevs, happy to be here. A HUGE fan!
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High expectations are central. Most S want to please, so only accept their best
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A4- Use of Pedagogy and setting tasks so they use guided discovery and present findings to groups
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A5: nothing better than learning from best practice by colleagues
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Too much lavish praise for tiny things shows low exp and tells students you're easily pleased.
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A5: As long as both Ss and Ts are learning on both ends.
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How do you feel about learning walks as a practitioner visiting colleagues/ vica-versa?
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Pupils need help to develop responsibility and ownership for their own behaviour and its' consequences. https://t.co/q2ScCnTaJj
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I have no problem with them at all if they're positive and everyone's on board. 1/2
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2/2 When they become a status thing, unsupportive or staff feel they're not trusted it could be a negative exp
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Something Health Mentors do well in providing in schools. I'm sure you would agree!
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A5- Learning walks are a great way to share best practice, improve own knowledge whilst seeing ideas first hand in action
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Should add. I generally find them useful but have had one where it was a power trip by the walker
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A6: , How's today been App, are all favourites of mine
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Sometimes all it takes is a 'knowing smile' to get even the most challenging learner on side
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I agree, they are useful to empower with knowledge- how I learn best. Has occasional downsides also!
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Something I will be sure to use in the run up to the Euro's!!
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Exactly. Or a 'you seem fed up' & empathy is better that empty praise that loses the T credibility
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I agree. Thankfully 99% of my exp are positive. But it's important to see why some staff may be reluctant
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A6- Use of and reflective behaviour have been useful for me and my team to challenge and improve behaviour
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A7: Ss learn by watching others. Lead by example. If a Ts demonstrates good behavior, Ss will follow.
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But if matched with praise, empathy and showing students you care then I don't see the problem
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Agreed, it's all about 'knowing what makes children tick'. Empathy is paramount in learning
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A7: we are all role models...
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Recognition and praise goes a long way to improving confidence and personal development/well being
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Their best will change as we nurture them to improve. Their best now won't be their best in 3 months https://t.co/jmDihxBKQD
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Many pupils have yet to discover their best. Early on praise their best efforts to shape their direction of travel. https://t.co/EqyhKZr9NG
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High expectations are central. Most S want to please, so only accept their best
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Giving students the freedom to research on their own time can be just as effective as homework.
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Miss Wilson you have the makings of an elite coach. But in the grassroots we deal with modest promise. https://t.co/Enqh4EjCiL
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Couldn't have put it better myself! https://t.co/yVQkEccuxe
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be a role model, model good behaviour and be the person the kids don't want to let down
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A7- Through every line of our work. Being professional with all, influences and embeds positive values and manner in Ss
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A8: Have every Ss participate in everyday class activities. Let Ss know they can come to you to talk. Make a "homey" environment
