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Rationale: Educators and school leaders must always consider the wellbeing of students and staff. By understanding human behavior and the five basic human needs, school leaders can create an environment that supports everyone and encourages positive change in the school.
Learning Intention: Participants will understand key principles related to Perceptual Control Theory and basic needs, and will consider how to apply these principles to enact positive change within their buildings.
Success Criteria: Participants will know they are successful when they…
understand the basic tenets of Perceptual Control Theory and can discuss how aligning references impacts the work of school improvement
can articulate how the five basic human needs apply to students and educators and have considered how to create a needs-satisfying environment for their teams
Instructions: Before engaging in the The Science of Human Behavior module, please view the The Science of Human Behavior: Start Here slide show below.
To view the slide show, hover your mouse in the top right-hand corner of the slide and click on the grey box with the white arrow to begin. To hear the audio associated with each slide, click the speaker icon in the lower right corner.
Each slide includes a voice recording with additional details and instructions. Please ensure your speakers are on and the volume is up.
Total Module Time: ~65-75 min Instructions:
Access the note taking template by clicking on the button above that says "Note Taking Template". A new window will open, prompting you to make a copy of the template. Hit the blue "Make a Copy" button (see image below). This will create a copy in Google Drive for your personal use.
Perceptual Control Theory
Perceptual Control Theory
Kick off your learning by watching The Science of Human Behavior: Perceptual Control Theory.
To view the slide show, place your mouse in the top right-hand corner of the slide and click on the grey box with the white arrow to begin.
Each slide has a voice recording that provides further details or instructions. Please ensure your speakers are on and the volume is up.
Total slide show time: 20 minutes
Record any interesting information or key takeaways from the slides on the "Open Note-Taking Space" of your note-taking template.
Unpacking Basic Needs
Unpacking Basic Needs
Continue your learning by watching The Science of Human Behavior: Unpacking Basic Needs.
To view the slide show, place your mouse in the top right-hand corner of the slide and click on the grey box with the white arrow to begin.
Each slide has a voice recording that provides further details or instructions. Please ensure your speakers are on and the volume is up.
Total slide show time: 10 minutes
Activity: Jot Thoughts (Suggested Time: 5 min)
Activity: Jot Thoughts (Suggested Time: 5 min)
Step 1: Jot Thoughts (5 min) According to your building role (school leader or teacher), reflect on the question that resonates most with you. Record your thoughts in the note-taking space below.
Leaders: How difficult is it for students and teachers to meet these basic needs?
Teachers: Regarding students’ basic needs, what specific challenges do you see students facing in your classroom?
Application
Application
Start to apply your learning by watching The Science of Human Behavior: Application.
To view the slide show, place your mouse in the top right-hand corner of the slide and click on the grey box with the white arrow to begin.
Each slide has a voice recording that provides further details or instructions. Please ensure your speakers are on and the volume is up.
Total slide show time: 30 minutes
Activity: Application (Suggested Time: 20 min)
Activity: Application (Suggested Time: 20 min)
There are two options for completing this activity, depending on whether you are completing this module as a school leader or a teacher. Please navigate to "Option 1: Application for School Leaders" if you are a school leader, and navigate to "Option 2: Application for Teachers" if you are a teacher.
Option 1: Application for School Leaders
Step 1: Resource Dive (15 min) Either independently or with a group, review the resources that support educators with feeling like their basic needs are being met. Take note of any key points in the open note-taking space below.
Step 2: Consider Applications (5 min) Discuss the questions below with your team, or reflect individually. Capture your reflections in the table for the questions:
What strategies do we already use to meet the basic needs of staff?
Where might we still improve?
Option 1: Application for Teachers
Step 1: Resource Dive (15 min) Either independently or with a group, review the resources that support students with feeling like their basic needs are being met. Take note of any key points in the open note-taking space below.
Step 2: Consider Applications (5 min) Discuss the questions below with your team, or reflect individually. Capture your reflections in the table for the questions:
What strategies do we already use to meet the basic needs of students?
Where might we still improve?
Activity: Final Reflection (Suggested Time: 10 min)
Activity: Final Reflection (Suggested Time: 10 min)
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