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GOAL #1: Teaching with Care
How can I effectively incorporate teaching practices rooted in care?
GOAL: Utilize teaching practices and strategies that stem from a place of care.
Positive Classroom Management Strategies Toolkit
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positive reinforcement
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"thank you _______ for raising your hand"
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"I have to share something wonderful that ______________ did."
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establishing expectations at the beginning
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"This class will be a work period. This means that everyone in this classroom has to work together to make sure this time is effective for everyone."
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having proactive approach to address behaviours
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creating a new seating plan​
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having instructions on the board
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communication with students
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"I'm sorry that you feel that way"
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"I can see that..."
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Attention grabbers
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"Grade 8s!"
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"Eyes on me!"
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Assessment Practices
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provide scaffolding through learning
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designing of assignments with clear objectives
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step by step instruction to complete the assignment
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clear rubric outlining expectations
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provide enough class time to produce high-quality work
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feedback loops (teacher to student, student to student)
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intro and closure reminding students of expectations (ex. due dates)
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communication through teams (daily agenda)
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formative feedback
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provide students with written feedback
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provide opportunities to resubmit from feedback
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peer feedback
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student choice
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design lessons that provide choice for students to show understanding and learning
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consider the needs/preferences of students
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GOAL #2: Meaningful Relationships
How can I develop meaningful relationships with students?
GOAL: Prioritize relationship building with students when teaching.
Building Relationships 101
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Activity Periods
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flexible time to build relationships with each individual student
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focused on units that would allow me to interact with each student on a personal level (ex. photography, website creation, outdoor activities like basketball)
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Individual Check-Ins during class
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frequent circulation around the classroom
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one-on-one conversations with students on learning
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check for learning, progress, and wellbeing
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"hey, how are things going?"
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"what can I do to help you?"
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greeting students at the door in the morning
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saying good morning to students
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short conversations in the hallway
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communication with students
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on the second day of my practicum, I responded to every student's "About Me" worksheet and wrote messages
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catching up with students during supervision
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online communication for students who don't come to class
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active online presence on Teams
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responding in a timely manner to student messages on Teams
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