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Positive Schools Book 1 Years 1-4

Fostering school-wide learning and development

Create a positive school structure. These resources support a holistic approach to improving students' wellbeing and academic and social achievement by drawing together a range of effective strategies and tools. They are underpinned by practical experience and identify and outline key components for achieving a positive shift in school culture, while keeping student's dignity and self-esteem intact.

Ages: 5-9 | Pages: 56 | Code: 5423 | ISBN: 9781877478895

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Pam Fleck

A teacher of 40+ years, Pam Fleck has been principal (headteacher) at Riverton Primary School in New Zealand for the past 15 years. She has taught at all levels and is passionate about making schools a positive environment where learning for everyone is the primary focus. Pam is currently leading an Extending High Standards Across Schools contract with eight other schools. In 2008, having won the Southland primary principals’ study award, she travelled to Europe and looked at the education system with a focus on how leadership is developed and fostered.

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Paul Winders

Paul Winders was associate principal at Riverton Primary School for 10 years after teaching elsewhere in New Zealand. A talented musician/songwriter, he toured with the Dunedin band the Verlaines and is about to release his first CD. He has a great passion for working with at risk students and developing positive relationships with students who exhibit very challenging behaviours, using peer groups, sport, physical and outdoor education. Paul is currently teaching at Arrowtown Primary School as the sports coordinator.

Contents

Introduction4
Taking a holistic approach: school culture5
What is a positive school culture?5
Foundations of a positive school5
The role of leadership6
A proactive approach to building a positive school6
Consultation and planning8
Identifying important and desired norms for interaction8
Articulating the need for change9
Useful methods of consultation9
Developing a plan using feedback10
Keys to the success of the change process10
Getting the staff on board13
Strategies to unite and motivate staff13
Changing teacher practice – professional development13
Planning for and managing the change with staff14
Involving all staff16
Timetabling changes to teacher practice17
Reflecting on, reviewing and refining practice19
The outcomes19
Introducing new entrants to school20
Preschool inter vention20
Preparing for school visits21
Conducting school visits22
The big day – starting school22
Continuing to build relationships23
Developing shared expectations of behaviour23
Actively teaching rights and responsibilities23
Knowing all the children23
Connecting with parents/carers27
Employing humour and fun27
Acknowledging appropriate behaviour28
Classroom management31
Preparing for a new class31
Planning a well-organised and responsive teaching programme34
Creating a positive and supportive learning environment35
Setting clear boundaries for behaviour36
Reducing the incidence of inappropriate behaviour39
Managing boys42
Managing the ver y challenging child43
Teaching social skills46
Which social skills?46
Additional management of social skills48
Providing a physically active classroom50
Being positive about physical activity50
Energisers for younger children50
Preventing problem behaviour in the playground54
Using and monitoring equipment54
Praising and encouraging54
Managing inappropriate behaviour55
Managing unsafe behaviour55