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I have come to the frightening conclusion: I am the decisive element in the classroom. It is my personal approach that creates the climate. It is my mood that makes the weather. As a teacher I possess tremendous power to make a childs life miserable or joyous. I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration. I can humiliate or humour, hurt or heal. In all situations it is my response to that decides whether a crisis will be escalated or de-escalated: a child humanised or dehumanised. Haim Ginott, 1972
a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h)
is kind is generous listens to you encourages you has faith in you keep confidences likes teaching children takes time to explain things
i) j) k) l) m) n) o) p)
helps you when youre stuck tells you how you are doing allows you to have your say cares for you tells the truth treats people equally makes you feel clever is trendy in clothes and ideas
Definition
Values Education: Adopting a values-based approach to teaching and learning. It recognises the recognition, worth and integrity of all involved in the life and work of the school are central to the creation of values-based learning community that fosters positive relationships and quality education.
Project: A group of pupils went to visit an elderly residents to record an interview by questioning and listening to their stories. During their visit, one boy with a challenging behaviour was attracted to one of the residents story. The resident was an army and the boy decided to make a play out of the story. He played the man himself. The old resident was so pleased with the boy when he watched the play. Inspired by theboy, the old resident decided to visit her long lost sister in Australia. The objective of the visit was actually a corresponding decline to anti-social behaviour in the local community. They are appreciating each other.
Childrens mean: a) Special people b) People who play with us c) People who share and are kind
Example: Another example of the value of humility can be found in the story of The Tortoise and The Hare. Through telling the story and acting it out, pupils should be able to identify with the behaviour of both creatures. Older pupils are often able to see themselves in the boastful actions of the hare and reflect on whether they should behave differently the next time they are in similar situation. A way of generating humility for a teacher, whilst at the same time judging the impact of ones teaching, is merely to ask the children by simply asking How did I do today?.
Example: A wonderful example of unity is Lessons From Geese. Fact 1: As more geese flap the wings in V formation, they create greater flying range.
Lesson: People who share common direction and sense of community can get where they are going quicker and easier.
Fact 2: When a goose felt out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of flying alone. Lesson: We should stay in formation with those headed where we went to go. Willing to help and give help to others.
Fact 3: When the lead goose tires, it rotates back into formation and another goose flies to the point position. Lesson: People are interdependent of each others skills, capabilities and unique arrangement of gifts, talents and resources. Fact 4: The geese flying in formation honk to encourage those up front to keep up their speed. Lesson: Productivity is much greater in groups where there is encouragement.
Fact 5: When a goose gets sick, wounded or shot down, two geese drop out of formation and follow it down to help and protect it. They stay with it until it dies or is able to fly again. Then, they launch out with another formation or catch up with the flock. Lesson: We will stand by each other in difficult as well when we are strong.
Tool 3: Creating The Optimum Learning Environment Place plants around the school, indoors and outdoors (involves the children in taking care of them), de-clutter areas on regular basis, ensure the furniture in the classroom is appropriate for the age of the children, use display space effectively, if children can look out of the windows - reach storage areas and sit at tables and chairs that suit them, consider the lighting in the room, pick the colour of the school walls that leaves good impact on pupils mood, encourage to smile, use music in assemblies and lessons. Tool 4: Helping Children To Experience Calmness, Mutual Respect and Relaxation Through Peer Message Studies have shown that, when children give massage to each other, they become calmer, concentrate better and have more confidence. They learn to respect themselves and other children. Each child gives permission for the massage to take place. If children do not want to give or receive massage, they sit and watch. (10-15 minutes massage on each other back, head and arms)
Tool 5: Philosophy For Children (P4C) A powerful tool that promotes open debate and depth of thinking. Each session is pupil-led, allowing the children to dictate the course of their discussion, whilst the teachers act as facilitators. Here are few ideas for P4C: Honesty: Are all lies bad?, Wealth or Friendship? Security or Fame?, How far would you go for a friend?. Tool 6: Stretching and Relaxation Classes Alongside giving daily opportunities for stillness and calm during assemblies and in lessons, children can also experience stretching and relaxation classes as part of their physical education curriculum. Lessons are filled with fun stretching and moving games interlaced with delightful stories and a quiet time.
Tool 7: Assemblies The school assembly is the central to the development of Values Education. Having a daily opportunity for staff and children to gather in one shared space and unite in growing together as a school is essential to make values-based schools successful. The assembly leader will greet the children with a positive comment once everyone is in and the assembly theme will be related to the value of the month.
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