Day 1 Community Building Icebreakers by Department
Day 1 Community Building Icebreakers by Department
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Honoring Students and their Educational Journey - The Teaching Academy Banquet
Honoring Students and their Educational Journey - The Teaching Academy Banquet
In April, the Teaching Academy hosted its annual end-of-year banquet, a special evening dedicated to honoring the learning experiences and achievements of the past year. The event provided an opportunity for students and staff to reflect on their growth, express gratitude, show respect for one another’s contributions, and celebrate the challenges overcome and opportunities embraced.
"I am so very proud of all of our Teaching Academy students and all they've accomplished this year. Our banquet allows us to honor their efforts, but more importantly to celebrate their positive impact in the lives of the students they taught." ~Ms. Harriet Garcia, Teaching Academy Lead Teacher
Moments like these highlight the importance of reflection and appreciation in our educational journey.
Witness to the Good refers to a staff member's ability to reinforce positive student behavior and correct destructive student behavior when they see it (striving for a ratio of 5:1) in order to create a positive environment and healthy school culture.
"There are many reasons why it is important to be a witness to the good. One of the most important is reinforcing behavior. Another important reason is that being a witness to the good encourages connection. A major learning inhibitor is lack of connection. When students feel connected to their learning, to their peers, and to their teacher, they are much more likely to get the most out of their learning opportunities." ~Jim Knight, Impact Instruction: A Framework for Great Teaching, 2013
Read the research --> Witness to the Good
Access the specific strategies by Jim Knight--> Mini Manual Community Building: Witness to the Good
Greeting Students at the Door
Greeting Students at the Door
"The best part of my day is when my teacher Mr. Pryor stands outside to greet us (his students). It helps us build connections with each other. It's like a warm invitation to enter his classroom and learn. It makes everyone feel safe to speak in his classroom and with each other.
I think it would be nice if other teachers did it because then, not as many students would skip class. With a teacher you feel seen by, or cares to speak with you and ask about your morning. Such a simple gesture makes a difference.
I also hope that we as students give a little effort at least to try and talk to our teachers and connect with them, because it can't be a one-sided effort."
~Alisson Garcia, 11th grade
Mr. Barcelona
Mr. Flournoy
Ms. Nguyen
Mr. Graham
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