you care about them as individuals inspires students to show increased initiative, become excited about learning, feel less intimidated about asking questions, participate more in discussions and activities and overall care more about their education. Since October I have been dedicating two days a week to volunteering at a local school, and although there are no monetary benefits the rewards are plentiful (and not just for me)! In the past few months, I have collected many new lesson plans and ideas, management and assessment strategies and made valuable connections. Every day I gather more experience from a various teachers and receive enjoyment from simply participating in a school community. But, most rewarding is witnessing the attitudes of the teachers at this school, they are simply inspiring; their dedication is heartwarming. Many of the teachers at this school take time out of their lunch hours and prep periods (every day) to help in other teachers classes where more 1:1 support is needed. They spend hours searching for new activities to make learning more fun, ask one another lots of questions, share strategies for student success, and communicate amongst themselves during lesson and test development to create fairness and continuity within their classes. With all of these things combined, the results are amazing and the best part: everybody benefits! Here are Some simple strategies to make your classroom/school a more positive environment:
- Greet students everyday with a smile - Provide timely and positive feedback, and praise good behaviours and actions often - Be understanding of bad days and external influences offering an ear or support options if needed - Learn about student interests beyond education and use this knowledge in lessons and to help students having a bad day - Volunteer in other classes and offer additional subject help at lunch, during prep, before or after school sometimes - Allow second chances when appropriate - Have confidence in students abilities and highlight their strengths to build their self confidence - Focus solely on the students during class time, don't be distracted my marking or planning, even during a test or work period where they might not need you. Knowing you're there even if they don't need you shows your dedication and commitment - Engage with various students 1:1 during work time, going through questions with them encouraging them to ask questions and seek clarification - Encourage students to take breaks when needed rather than offering them as a reward - Welcome student input, having them participate in the creation of assignments and rubrics - Begin your class by highlighting positive progress and behaviour These are only a few strategies, if you have any more suggestions please feel free to share in the comments section below!
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