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This morning we continue "Rethinking Discipline" series w/guest @Demetrius_Ball moderating ⚖️Restorative Justice practices.
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A1) My understanding is Restorative Justice is a system, that discipline is about learning, relationships, empowering the students, repairing harm and building communities. #EduGladiators
A1: I'm new to both, but my understanding is that both would allow students, parents, and staff to partner together to do what makes sense for the student to be successful in school, both after and before behavior has occurred. #EduGladiators
A1: Could be a misunderstanding but the idea that the person that causes the harm must "make it right" sure it is effective as a lot of the time kids that make mistakes are not yet capable of seeing how. Making a kid say sorry means nothing if they dont mean it #EduGladiators
A1 - Still learning, but I understand it to mean that schools (T/P) are shifting the focus to learning rather than punishing. Students learn to "fix" their mistakes and make things right. #EduGladiators
RJ and RP separate to “deed” from the “doer.” It keeps dignity intact, helps break barriers and isolation, and provides alternatives to punitive consequences. It leaves the people involved feeling heard, empathetic, and restores relationships! #EduGladiators
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A1. I have a limited understanding. I think it has to do with a system in the school to help students learn from their behavior and build a community.
A1: When thinking restoratively, it is about restoring a relationship. It is not about punishment, revenge, etc., it is about understanding both sides' feelings and reasons, and figuring out a way to repair harm & work together again. #edugladiators
A1 Restorative practices are more about dialogue that leads to making wrongs right & breaking cycle of past missteps, as opposed to one-way communication that drops punishing ton-of-bricks consequences. (Hi, #edugladiators, I'm Brian. I teach MS Ss Eng in CO.)
A1: #EduGladiators I think it has to do with putting an end to the "school to prison pipleline" that is a big part of the trauma-informed schools movement. Keep the Ss in school. Find a caring adult to mentor them. Let them know that Ts care?
A1. I don't yet know the differences between them. My understanding is that restorative justice is about honoring the humanity of those who "err" and creating opportunities for restitution, growth, and learning vs. punishment. #edugladiators
A1: To create an understanding of the harm that was caused. Which parties were hurt? How did the behavior impact those hurt? How can relationships be repaired? #EduGladiators
A1: When you say it is becoming popular in edu, that depends where you teach. To my knowledge, it is not even on anyone’s radar in Brazil. I wonder about other countries. Since I’m from the States, I’m familiar with the terms. #edugladiators
A1: For a while I thought "practices" were elements of "RJ" practices without the criminal justice aspect and that "RJ" was more middle-high school and beyond, whereas "practices" were more elementary. Now reading books in "RJ" has grown my understanding of both.
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A1: I think restorative practices are that you have a child understand that if they do something negative to take away from the learning then they need to do something positive to give back to that learning environment #edugladiators
A1: restorative justice refers to creating a model for discipline to restore cultures better than before. Restorative practice is an effort to restore the fundamentals of our culture in our everyday, all the time work. #Culture is the key component from my view #EduGladiators
A1) Limited knowledge here. The only thing I really understand is (or think I understand) is that it students have a voice in the consequences. Also, perhaps it's less punitive & more meaningul? Ok, I think my answer is giving away the fact that I don't know! #EduGladiators
A1. My understanding is that they are not punishment based & focus on helping Ss understand the problem & learn what the acceptable social skills are. #EduGladiators
A1: Anything with the word “restorative” has the connotation that it can be healed/fixed/transformed. So instead of constant penalties or punishments we should and can restore. #EduGladiators
A1 RJ to me is the process of the consequence of the behavior. RP is the cycle of changing of how we teach behaviors and interactions and not punitive in nature #EduGladiators
A1: One of the most important things to know: RJ is about repairing harm caused to a community. Usually there is someone or something that caused the harm and someone that was harmed. #EduGladiators
A1 I don’tthe difference between Restorative Practice and Justice but Practice involves separating the deed from the doer and having a conversation about the effects of the deed #EduGladiators
We've been implementing this in our school in the Dom Rep for 20 years now, but in the rest of the country, discipline is definitely based on punishment. Other educators want to try but don't have buy in from admin. #edugladiators
Excited to learn more. Will "listen" - restorative justice for 👧🏾👦🏻has so much promise for culture shift for adults toward empathy, curiosity. #EduGladiators
A1: I believe (still learning) both are about allowing students to learn and grow through opportunities rather than punitive consequences. Justice refers the responses to negative student actions & practices refer to opportunities throughout the school experience. #EduGladiators
A2: I have only seen it implemented in one school, if students cause damage to the school building they work to beautify the building, I think people are afraid of parent reactions #EduGladiators
A2: I have not experienced it in the way it is defined. To me in JH it seems that RJ is not impactful. Could just be the kids I have experienced, or the way it is handled. #EduGladiators
A2: This is not being used in my district, however, we just implemented a refocus room in my school that I feel aligns with these principles. The roadblocks will always be expanding Ts beliefs that this is important work and shifting mindsets. #EduGladiators
Approaching education like a pipeline is a simplistic and harmful approach rooted in 19th century industrialist ideas. It should be viewed as a journey, or even better, an adventure. #EduGladiators
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A2 - I'm fortunate to be in schools throughout NC. I've heard some folks talking about it but not implementing with full understanding/intention. This doesn't mean it's not happening; just haven't seen it. Roadblocks - Time to learn? Knowledge? Support? #EduGladiators
A2: Restorative practices are being implemented through our schools by counselors, parents & principals working together in meetings. However, time and lack of funding can sometimes hinder our progress. #EduGladiators
A1 Restorative practices is not a method that's used in my district, and I'm not sure why. I'm trying to learn as much as possible right now to understand the benefits and implement the concepts in my classroom. #EduGladiators
A2: We’ve begun with circles. One thing I’m noticing is the importance of building relationships and community (always important regardless) - you can’t repair relationships that don’t exist. #EduGladiators
A2: I have only seen it implemented in one school, if students cause damage to the school building they work to beautify the building, I think people are afraid of parent reactions #EduGladiators
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A2 To working together as a team to help Ss, support one another, also having time for ongoing conversation about how to provide the best opps to promote relationship building, trust, #EduGladiators
A2: It is a mindset shift from punitive measures to working as a collective group of educators to find the WHY behind the behavior. Until we know that, we cannot help the child replace undesirable behaviors with socially acceptable behaviors. #EduGladiators
A2: We are slowly implenting RPin our discipline procedures & conflict resolution groups with our amazing counselor @jillwolak. Our next step/plan is to provide examples and model for Ts to use in the classroom. #edugladiators
A2: I've seen schools begin to implement them, but not always with fidelity. This is a process that takes a lot of time, reflection, planning, & practice. It can't just be a quick apology- the point is for Ss to learn, understand, & process how they impact others. #edugladiators
A1 RP is a set of values/principles to share, agree and communicate. RJ is the implementatiomn of those practices by addressing behavior and time specific while preserving digity and person first. #EduGladiators
Agree, see RJ/P as a way to build empathy, understanding how behr has affected others, learn how to better respond to others at times of conflict/disagreement #edugladiators
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A1. I have a limited understanding. I think it has to do with a system in the school to help students learn from their behavior and build a community.
A2: I have a former colleague in Boston who introduced me to the term/approach. She has managed to start turning around the culture of a school (with this "tool") that had been "broken" for awhile. #EduGladiators
My experience with this practice is limited, but I understand it focuses on righting a wrong in a way that satisfies all parties involved. The goal is for Ss to learn how to resolve conflicts independently. #EduGladiators
A2: Restorative Practices are being implemented by me, in my own classroom, using community circles. Roadblocks for wider usage seem to be lack of understanding/training and adherence to traditional disciplinary measures that are both punitive and exclusionary.
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A2 Many schools have Restorative Circles to discuss situations. The block is probably time and using the right statements in conversations to illicit the changes #EduGladiators
A2: I would say another roadblock is understanding how it is incorporated so it doesn’t get thought of as one more thing to do. This seems to be a roadblock for many new ideas. #EduGladiators
A2: There has been a signficant reduction in suspensions in my school with a push towards identifying root causes of behavior and working to create opportunities for understanding and growth. #EduGladiators
A2: In our district there has been interest at various levels. The topic has been discussed but a focused commitment to training has not been made. #EduGladiators
A1 Hmmm, a guess:....restorative practices are the school wide norms that help students feel safe and respected, while restorative justice is reflection, making amends & growth rather than punishment? #edugladiators
A2: Haven't seen it implemented much with fidelity. Road blocks tend to be fear and lack of understanding from those involved - district personnel, admin, teachers, parents, students. Some are afraid of change and what they don't understand. #EduGladiators
This language is so important. If we say "growth mindset" out of one side of mouth but punishment out of other, we are inconsistent. RJ says "hope" and possibility for redemption. ❤️#EduGladiators
A1: Anything with the word “restorative” has the connotation that it can be healed/fixed/transformed. So instead of constant penalties or punishments we should and can restore. #EduGladiators
A2) when students have had a physical altercation and they return to school, if there are major behavior issues within a classroom, to share an ongoing issue with another person. #EduGladiators
A2: Moving from the administration taking care of behaviors by following policies and preset consequences to a collective group of educators who problem solve and create plans for kids that will support their progress on replacing behaviors with desired ones. #EduGladiators
A2 Lack of training for teachers. We missed out on a training we were supposed to have during preservice. I think our P is working from a restorative viewpoint but not yet Ts. Many don't see the value or don't know how. #EduGladiators
I agree. Teachers have the most interaction and that’s why getting teachers to join the conversations through meetings can be tough b/c they are always teaching! #EduGladiators
A2 I agree with what @bethhill2829 said. It's definitely a mindset shift. I liken it to changes in grading policies. It starts with the acknowledgement that education doesn't work well within a black and white framework #EduGladiators
A2 super excited to have this as a district focus here-my school is part of the 1st cohort-the difficulty will be shifting some peoples mentality from punish to repairing harm done #EduGladiators
A2: One of the biggest roadblock is changing mindsets. It takes time and commitment. Many are holding on to the "how it's always been done" mentality.
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A3: I am intentional about greeting students, staff, and families with a smile, and I try to engage in as many conversations in the hallways as possible #EduGladiators
A2: There is still the mindset of punishment to justify the behavior. That doesn’t help the child learn to replace the behavior. If we don’t give kids something to replace, they will find another undesired behavior instead. We must teach them in the process. #EduGladiators
This is one of the reasons we're also known as the "hippie school" - which has some definite negative connotations ("kids can do anything they want in that school, there's no discipline") The opposite is true, but not everyone sees it #EduGladiators
A2: Schools/districts dabble in RJ practices but I believe are still unsure how to implement & also shift the mindset of Adkin, Ts, Ps & Ss. Educating ourselves w/RJ resource/pln is a great start. @MrSmall215 created this RJ SUPER Resource
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A2: Where I’m at it is lack of knowledge and then training on how to implement. What are some good resources for training/implementation? #edugladiators
A3: We have begun meetings by reminding and posting "All kids are OUR kids." as a reminder that we are all in this together. We need every staff member to help every kid succeed. #EduGladiators
A3: I use reflection circles in my class to promote community within my room, I only have students for 45 minutes at a time so we don't really have a lot of time, but we make the best of what we have #edugladiators
A3 taking time to build relationships and have conversations often, encourage peer collaboration, provide a safe, supportive envt for Learning #EduGladiators
A2 It is being implemented slowly. But it is being done. It is a BIG pradigm change. Punishment for many = Responsibilty for action NO GRAY area. The problem is we do no teaching in that moment to address the behavior and help change it. #EduGladiators
I've also observed a "they deserve punishment" mentality that clouds desire among adults for true learning by Ss. Maybe even lack of belief that kids CAN learn to self regulate their behavior. #EduGladiators
A2 Joining in late for #EduGladiators! I believe it comes down to belief--belief in our students, belief in each other, belief in our schoolhouse. The support for that belief has to be unabashed, sincere and sustaining.
A3) We started to take Student input on behaviors in class, in school, the consequences given and etc. This just happen, waiting to see what next step is. #EduGladiators
With RJ, I'd like to see training brought to our district instead of having staff trained to pass training on. Bring the experts in so the whole staff can benefit from those with deep knowledge and experience. #EduGladiators
My admin team supports my community circles and has sat in on them and encouraged colleagues to come visit and sit in on community circles. They've also asked if they could film a circle for PD.
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A3: Kid Talks—regular conversations as a team about kids who are exhibiting socially unacceptable behaviors, so the teacher is not alone! Morning meetings to create safe place for sharing, no behavior charts or predetermined punishments posted. #EduGladiators
A3: This boils down to relationships. Ask Qs and listen. Allow others to share their story for the sake of being known and heard. A culture of "family" is unbelievably transformative on a campus. When people feel known and heard, that goes a long way. #EduGladiators
A2: There is still the mindset of punishment to justify the behavior. That doesn’t help the child learn to replace the behavior. If we don’t give kids something to replace, they will find another undesired behavior instead. We must teach them in the process. #EduGladiators
A3: Listening to others & showing them that you value & respect them is a great start. When I was a teacher I truly implemented culturally responsive teaching methods in all of my classes to build community https://t.co/WyepKJn6oa#EduGladiators
A3: I use reflection circles in my class to promote community within my room, I only have students for 45 minutes at a time so we don't really have a lot of time, but we make the best of what we have #edugladiators
Absolutely right! RJ/P is a mindset and it goes against "what we've always done." There is no quick fix for building a place where we repair instead of punish. #EduGladiators
A3: #EduGladiators We have "Houses" for graders 1-6. This is a multi-age small group of Ss that meet with their school adult a couple of times a month. They build community within these houses. Ss stay with their house all through elem. school.
Ours is called recovery. It is a place where they can calm down, think about their actions, talk to an adult to help, finish work that they couldn't focus on in the classroom, etc... A change of scenery. #edugladiators
A2 I think admin needs to be on board & a lot of training is necessary for educators. It's not easy to make these changes, especially in moments of high stress. #EduGladiators
A3: Be present not just there. Community is built on trust that is seen & believed- do good daily, treat colleagues with both honor & feel good moments, treat Ss with the same, find the silver linings, be honest - EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. #EduGladiators
Right on time my friend! Could agree with you more! We have to not just say we are here for Ss, but our actions when they mister must reflect our belief in forgiveness and restoration. #EduGladiators
A3 Building community starts with being present and in the moment for each other. Relentless, Vocal Belief ignites so many great things when sing a song of praise for our Ss and Ts. #edugladiators
Agree, behr is learned. Taking a whole school whole child approach helps the adults of the school understand modeling & practice of the expected behr helps our Ss learn #EduGladiators
The Little Book of Restorative Justice in Education is one of my favorites thus far. I found it to be very applicable for my classroom needs.
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With RJ, I'd like to see training brought to our district instead of having staff trained to pass training on. Bring the experts in so the whole staff can benefit from those with deep knowledge and experience. #EduGladiators
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A3 I am in an endless pursuit for collective efficacy in my classroom. It WILL happen! That's what I love so much about teaching inclusion classes. They empathize, listen, and care so much about each other once the community has been cultivated #edugladiators
A3 start with taking time for soft landings at the beginning of the day-students come in and are part of community circles-encourage student voice through PBL, student advisory K-6 & most importantly listening what students are saying and then listening some more #EduGladiators
A3) Every morning we talk about problem solving and sort of plan the day.Every Friday we have a class meeting. I have also started recess buddies on Mondays where I put them into pairs or triads so they can know the Ss better and learn to play w/everyone. #edugladiators
Fixed mindsets are a huge roadblock. Many believe that discipline must be handled in a particular way or that punishment-based consequences must be enforced. Getting someone to see that a conflict as a learning opportunity is difficulty at times. #EduGladiators
Sure, I use teachable moments....if something happens I call a reflection circle and we work it out as a group, if a day happens where we don't need a reflection circle I call one at the end and ask students to share some positive things they saw happening #edugladiators
A3 Bonnie joining #edugladiators late this morning We do a circle every Monday morning in my HS Chemistry class to build a strong community of learners who respect each other, Teaching is more than content
A3 acknowledge that school is more than just preparing for a test-Focus on the whole child & what happens beyond the 9-3 can be challenging but the pay off is worth it #EduGladiators
A3 - When I was a principal, we had a brief student led all school morning meeting every day. This allowed everyone to start the day positively, with a shared focus, and energized. #EduGladiators
A3: That is a weak spot in some ways at a school level. However, some teachers and classes, individually, are working to build community. #EduGladiators
Agreed - for Ss, Ts, families, admin - the whole community!!! Trust and relationships need to be strong throughout for RJ to be successful. From trust & a strong foundation, RP can begin. #EduGladiators
A3 - We also gave community awards based on our school's core values (show respect, work hard, be kind). Quickly, students were recognizing these behaviors in others (students, parents, teachers) & giving awards too! #EduGladiators
Agreed! It’s the call of #EduGladiators to change that mindset by sharing our “why” & leading by example as it pertains to Rethinking Discipline! #EduGladiators
A3: In my classroom, I work on building a family. It starts with acknowledging our differences and emphasizing that bullying has no place. #EduGladiators
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A3. We r creating community by actually reaching out to the community ie. Parents by offering carnivals & parents night out during Valentines forming a strong school Home team. #EduGladiators
A3: I work in a Christian school. We have small classes and daily devotions which give opportunities for sharing, discussion, connecting. Not all can bring in Jesus but you can talk about what goes on in the heart. #edugladiators
A3: Having community circles at least three times weekly with check-in, roses and thorns, daily quote, get-to-know-each-other Qs, releasing problem solving to Ss, they control talking piece, check-out. Building humanity.
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A3: finding the why behind the student’s behavior...effects from trauma, incarcerated parents, behavioral and mental health disorders...behaviors stemming from those things cannot be punished. We will break a child if we do.
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A4: It looks like awesome, it feels like doing less to achieve more! The culture of the community shifts from what not to do, to what to do in a lifestyle of good, honest & respect driven relationships. #EduGladiators
Or where adults can't make mistakes and course correct! That's what I love about RJ and RP. Great episodically for 👧🏾👦🏻but even more potentially powerful to transform culture among adults. #EduGladiators
A4 It's the essence of being true facilitators....facilitators of learning and facilitating the community. You have to create the demand, and I think that's the toughest part. The best student designed community I've seen was @STEMcha. #EduGladiators
A3: We talk about why ppl are bullied or isolated. Kids even share how to improve in this area. This is a 6th grade math class by the way. #EduGladiators
I love this, Bethany! I never allow a S out of my office without coaching them. I work to help them understand that it's not them that I have an issue with...it's the choice that was made. If we don't separate AND coach EVERY time, we are doing Ss a disservice. #EduGladiators
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Thank you @Demetrius_Ball for pushing our thinking & justification with Restorative Justice practices!
Yes that's true for any of us that train but I want any of the questions or curiosities that arise to be answered with full competence. Having doubt or uncertainties impacts buy in. #EduGladiators
Darn...could you start using the language and asking your Principal to speak more about his/her approach? (I guess I'm asking if he/she is open & you feel comfortable.) #EduGladiators
I love @responsiveclass because it focuses so much on community and positivity. @ConsciousD is amazing too, because it focuses on the language to teach kids how to self regulate. #EduGladiators
A3 All the Ss belong to ALL the Ts, so they feel part of a large family. We have classroom meetings, discussions about empathy & respect during read alouds, mediation when necessary...lots of steps, schoolwide & ongoing #EduGladiators
A4: Already doing it with the class "work" I would be careful doing this regarding conflict resolution as I think the empathy piece must be there. Kids need to care about others before they will try to "make it right" #EduGladiators
A2/A3: Create communities of adults who routinely lift each other up in moments of challenge so the values/norms become about building up all those in the community (it will shift to kids). Be supportive/encouraging in all moments/interaction - they all matter. #EduGladiators
Yes - I found RC was really helpful in supporting the building of that strong school community. I was just trying to think of the name when I wrote Open Circle (another strong approach fitting this mindset). #EduGladiators
I think good ones. There's always some conflicts, but I've been intentional @ teaching them conflict-resolution tools 2 help w/that.They've been enjoying having recess buddies 1X a week (parents like it too). Class meetings give them another platform to be heard. #edugladiators
A3: As a staff we meet for devotions twice a week. We share struggles and successes. We pray for each other, our families and our students. We have cards we all sign for the students prayed for. Builds trust and community. #edugladiators
A4 When we have a strong community & relationships with Ss & parents within our classroom the learning increases while behaviors decrease eventually no need for admin intervention #EduGladiators
A4: #EduGladiators In my class, we started out the year with the "Bucket Filler" book and song. Ss helped me make a anchor chart of what a good classmates does, says, is, & is not. We've referred to it many times. We also have a solution suitcase for problem-solving ideas
I believe Ss and Ts also appreciate it when we acknowledge our similarities. Like the fact that we're all human and we are ALL going to make mistakes. Including me. Some will be big, some will be small. #EduGladiators
A4: For us it means that administration, teachers, parents and students will be working closely together to brainstorm, reflect and restore #EduGladiators
I love this, Bethany! I never allow a S out of my office without coaching them. I work to help them understand that it's not them that I have an issue with...it's the choice that was made. If we don't separate AND coach EVERY time, we are doing Ss a disservice. #EduGladiators
What are the signs that restorative practices are working in a school? I can tell what type of community exists in a school just by listening to students speak to each other #EduGladiators
A3). Building and maintaining relationships is at the core of everything we do. With that solid foundation, we can develop a community in which ppl feel valued, understood, and loved. #EduGladiators
Thanks all! I feel like this chat really helped me take the next steps in thinking about restorative justice and practices. Won’t be my last time here for sure! 😄 #EduGladiators
A3: We have a wonderful grant program #EduGladiators that has enabled us to host fantastic speakers and events that focus on school culture! We are part of Project Unison in conjunction with @TakeStock and @RachelsChalleng. ❤️
A4: It may look awkward and uncomfortable at first but that's OK. Over time, each party will better understand and embrace their expectations and roles within the educational setting. #edugladiators
That's a good idea. I bet he'd be open to talking to me about it. And I can definitely be more intentional on how I integrate res practices in my classroom #EduGladiators
A3 start with taking time for soft landings at the beginning of the day-students come in and are part of community circles-encourage student voice through PBL, student advisory K-6 & most importantly listening what students are saying and then listening some more #EduGladiators
Great question. I agree - I believe you can feel the culture as soon as you enter a school, and listening to student conversations tells you about all you need to know. #EduGladiators
For sure. I’m a bit of a teaser, and everyone now and again, one of my Ss will tell me that what I have said or done wasn’t very kind. Besides apologizing, I’ll use it as an opportunity to teach the class. #edugladiators
A4 when implemented it means that students will have the tools to help solve problems-this can never be a bad idea-this is a life skill-in old system of punishment they look to adults to be judge & jury #EduGladiators
This is why I think educators need mentoring & support in this area in order to make changes. It's not easy when they've never experienced it themselves #EduGladiators
We do a joke of the day each morning. I am a TERRIBLE joke teller. Started having the kids be "joke-ster" of the day! They love and it takes the pressure off me. Like the idea of adding morning "brag"! #edugladiators
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Love that you talk about it as a class. Explicit teaching/discussion gives a clear pic of what we expect instead of a list of what not to do. #EduGladiators
A4: We are in the novice stage of utilizing restorative practices at my school, but our students are starting to grasp the idea. They are starting to ask for more restorative practices when an issue takes place.#EduGladiators
A4: It goes to culture, if students understand that we are all integral pieces of our school, we all need to bring our best to the table as much as we can, otherwise we are taking away from the learning environment #edugladiators
A4: Already doing it with the class "work" I would be careful doing this regarding conflict resolution as I think the empathy piece must be there. Kids need to care about others before they will try to "make it right" #EduGladiators
YES! We, as adults, need to be the example for acknowledging our own mistakes. If they don't see us make mistakes, own them, and ask for forgiveness, how can we expect them to adopt this behavior? #EduGladiators
A4). We need to provide learning opportunities for our parents and community. Do they know our goals? initiatives? Do they share in our beliefs? We need to educate them and get their input/feedback. Parents know our Ss the best so it’s vital we hear from them! #EduGladiators
Also, incorporating restorative practices into staff meetings so that Ts experience the benefits themselves. This should be ongoing so that it’s not about a specific training or initiative, but a shift in mindset. #EduGladiators
I agree. & it gives the Ss tools they might not have otherwise. It doesn't mean issues & conflicts don't arise, but they r better equipped 2 handle them when they do. My personal feeling is that the emotional/social aspect is a priority, even over the academics. #edugladiators
Powerful #EduGladiators this morning #ccsdtn#hmstntribe! Use advanced search in your twitter to read all of the amazing comments. It's a PD session work reviewing. Thank you @Demetrius_Ball
Sometimes, as a leader, it makes sense to start with students in terms shifting culture. They can move mountains! #EduGladiators (Not to down teachers - thinking about those schools in which no one is twitter chatting or interested in growing; unfortunately a few still exist.)
In addition to RP being used to resolve conflicts, the biggest piece is the proactive work of RP in building community by creating space for speaking truths and hearing (really hearing) perspectives other than your own. The proactive RP is critical. #EduGladiators
A4: Relinquishing control to my classroom community, means that my students control the talking piece, as they honor it, and they bring concerns to the circle as well as iterate the solutions.
To become empathetic critical thinkers, I let them control solutions.
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So excited I discovered #EduGladiators chat this morning! Great conversation re: restorative justice! #EduGladiators chat is each Sat. at 8amCT/9amET. Consider joining in - 4 Qs in 30 min! It was an awesome way to start my Saturday! @GMSfalcon@eastwayeagles@applejack32
A3: We start and end each day with a community circle. In the morning, sts can share whatever is on their mind and in the afternoon they share something positive from the day- their favorite part, a thank you to someone, or a compliment. #EduGladiators
