Charlotte Verity Professional Learning (School Based)

Wow - I am learning so much about my team, quality teaching and learning and systems over recent weeks. It has been very challenging but fun at the same time. Working with my team I value the different backgrounds and strengths of my team members, and their senses of humour as well as their individual strengths. I am learning to not take things as personally as I once would have, and to focus on the content of what people say rather than the tone or facial gesture. I loved the simplicity of the suggestions put forward in the Seven Norms of Collaboration (Annotated Poster) , and am endeavoring to increase my use of  presuming positive intentions  as well as posing questions. I am also working on improving my own confidence in meetings. Key phrases that are helping me are: What unique characteristics/views/skills do I bring to this situation? and How can I build on/add to what has been said?  Visiting Waitakiri I loved and would like to explore: * The different col...

Resource: Incredible Teachers by Carolyn Webster-Stratton, PH D Chapter 7,8 & 15 & IYT Workshop 8.6.17 Behaviours When ignoring a challenging behaviour, I am trying to: Use visual prompts/reminders Proximinal praise to those showing the desired behaviour Focus on discussion with the other students, about how they are showing great focus etc Short, simple reminders to whole class e.g. "Who can show me 5?" (focus on mat) When one child is challenging, I am aware of certain other students who may get involved. I will praise those students for being on-task, and encourage them to continue. Give clear expectations, "I will listen to what someone has to say when they come to the mat." for a child calling out and walking around room. What I can't ignore: * Repeated refusals to complete a task when requested * Rudeness towards myself or others (e.g. kicking the wall; pulling faces, name calling etc) * Repeated distraction of others * Defacing o...