Positive Schools Book 1 Years 1-4

Name: Positive Schools Book 1 Years 1-4
SKU: 5423
Price: 44.95 NZD
Availability: InStock
ISBN: 9781877478895

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

Series: Positive Schools

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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.

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
Introduction	4
Taking a holistic approach: school culture	5
What is a positive school culture?	5
Foundations of a positive school	5
The role of leadership	6
A proactive approach to building a positive school	6
Consultation and planning	8
Identifying important and desired norms for interaction	8
Articulating the need for change	9
Useful methods of consultation	9
Developing a plan using feedback	10
Keys to the success of the change process	10
Getting the staff on board	13
Strategies to unite and motivate staff	13
Changing teacher practice – professional development	13
Planning for and managing the change with staff	14
Involving all staff	16
Timetabling changes to teacher practice	17
Reflecting on, reviewing and refining practice	19
The outcomes	19
Introducing new entrants to school	20
Preschool inter vention	20
Preparing for school visits	21
Conducting school visits	22
The big day – starting school	22
Continuing to build relationships	23
Developing shared expectations of behaviour	23
Actively teaching rights and responsibilities	23
Knowing all the children	23
Connecting with parents/carers	27
Employing humour and fun	27
Acknowledging appropriate behaviour	28
Classroom management	31
Preparing for a new class	31
Planning a well-organised and responsive teaching programme	34
Creating a positive and supportive learning environment	35
Setting clear boundaries for behaviour	36
Reducing the incidence of inappropriate behaviour	39
Managing boys	42
Managing the ver y challenging child	43
Teaching social skills	46
Which social skills?	46
Additional management of social skills	48
Providing a physically active classroom	50
Being positive about physical activity	50
Energisers for younger children	50
Preventing problem behaviour in the playground	54
Using and monitoring equipment	54
Praising and encouraging	54
Managing inappropriate behaviour	55
Managing unsafe behaviour	55

Positive Schools Book 1 Years 1-4