Building relational trust with our students - ideas from NTIP TEachers & Mentors (NOV 1, 2016)
- Being present (physically and mentally)
- Listening
- Investing in interests - providing opportunities for student voice + agency
- Using google forms as a tool for (anonymous) student input for circle topics
- Being human - viewing mistakes as opprtunities to learn and grow
- Being honest
- Following up words with actions
- Getting to know about students lives "beyond school" builds caring and empathy
- Making connections from our own lived experiences
- Modelling
- Placing trust in students
- Using circle to start morning as classroom community
Appreciative Inquiry - Themes of Success from NTIP Teachers & Mentors
May 4, 2017
- Providing different opportunities
- Relationships, Relationships, Relationships
- Being a positive role model
- Simple greetings - "good morning"
OCT 26, 2017
- Building relationships (relationships, relationships, relationships!)
- Recognizing that seeing impact may take years (or longer)
- Making connections with parents
- Seeing learning moments
- Overcoming challenges and seeing growth “against all odds”
- Knowing that you are making a difference in a student’s life
Practical resources For New Teachers & Mentors