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Discussion and Supporting Materials
Thought starters
- What is unique about your school community?
- What are two ways you can bring joy into the classroom?
- What's something you've done to build connections in your school's community?
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Kwame Sarfo-Mensah
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9 Comments
Concherra Gambl... Feb 5, 2024 11:02am
1. Our school community is special because we place a strong focus on developing a climate of tolerance, compassion, and respect for all students, faculty, and staff. Creating a secure and encouraging environment where each person feels heard, respected, and empowered to contribute to the group's learning process is our top priority. In addition to celebrating diversity, our school community fosters conversations that advance empathy, cooperation, and understanding. In order to prepare students to become responsible, compassionate citizens in a global community, we work to create an environment where they can flourish academically, socially, and emotionally through creative programs, restorative practices, and a dedication to social-emotional learning.
2. Incorporating interactive, engaging activities and cultivating a sense of community are two ways to bring joy into the classroom. First of all, a happy atmosphere can be fostered by providing a safe, accepting, and supportive learning environment where students feel appreciated, respected, and connected. Students' sense of happiness and belonging can be increased by fostering positive relationships, celebrating diversity, and encouraging collaboration. Second, incorporating engaging, hands-on learning activities that are tailored to the interests and preferences of the students can bring happiness and excitement into the classroom. Learning can be made fun and memorable by incorporating games, group projects, creative assignments, and thought-provoking conversations.
3.One important thing I've done to foster relationships in the community around my school is plan and lead frequent community events and projects. Through these gatherings, which take place outside of the typical classroom, teachers, parents, and staff can engage with one another and build meaningful relationships. Our school community is united and feels a sense of belonging through these events, which can include family nights, volunteer projects, or cultural celebrations. By giving people a place to work together, communicate, and support one another, we build relationships and foster a supportive school environment where everyone feels important and included.
Jeremy Dixon Apr 24, 2022 9:12pm
What makes my school district unique is that I live next to a military base. Not only does that play a part in what makes it unique, we have 56 campuses that we service. There are all types of diverse people here, students and staff and always changing as educators and students come and go due to the military. Creating a positive learning and working culture and enviroment is easy if you want to. Smiling and investing in others with true feelings of warmth and care will go a long with with staff and students. My job requires me to go from campus to campus, and to engage with the staff, I bring donuts for the staff and pencils and meaningful converstation for the students.
Cameron Kelley Jul 7, 2021 1:16pm
Charlotte Humphrey Apr 25, 2021 11:26pm
The community I would work for is beach community. Mostly Hispanic area that family is important.
stay positive and uplifting try to see the bright side. Walking in with a smile. Staying warm nurturing so one can grow in a joyful environment.
Im team player that's willing to help and go the extra mile. Donationing past whats required of oneself to better the future.
anastasia.k23@y... Apr 8, 2021 7:45pm
I work for a Title 1 school very diverse, enthnicity, race, financial background that is what makes my school different
Indirect teaching, collaborative, allowing the students allowing students and really think about and give their thoughts
Today was was awesome not just volunteering but watching, how hard the students and staff packing up food for donations to community. My JOY was everyone working hard to give back to the community.