Charlotte Verity Professional Learning (School Based)

This is just a small summary of some of the key things I have experienced and learnt while working remotely in terms of connecting with students, collaboration and ICT. 1. Connecting with Whānau Core Blog: Start with Relationships     Key principles in here, have informed my approach: Affirming wellbeing: by providing a diverse range of differentiated learning options each day, and including our values explicitly. Noticing what students loved and providing more of those themes / learning areas (individual and for the group)           Relationships at the Centre: being available to listen and offer empathy or tailored responses has been helpful, e.g. a more individualised learning approach for some children, calls or zooms with some children. O ur school had trusted us to listen and identify what might help certain families, and then provide this within protocols.             Empower and Affirm Ākonga: fo...

We have started to think about supporting children when they return to school, after watching this Transition Planning for Diverse Learners: Presentation for Schools .  I also found the advice on the Te Rito Toi website and project very useful in guiding my thinking. Schools provide a predictable and safe space, especially for vulnerable students. Staff and students who  feel  they can do something about challenges as they arise, will be more able to deal with those challenges effectively   (self-efficacy). Schools can support staff and students by having clear plans and protocols. Relationships are key - as a teacher, be available to listen and show empathy. Behaviour is Communication:  Look out for signs and notice if/when children are not coping well with being back at school. BEHAVIOUR is a form of communication...what does child want to ACCESS or AVOID?  React to the WHY (cause of behaviour) rather than the behaviour itself.  ...