Host Daily Whole-Class Meetings
Host Daily Whole-Class Meetings This strategy is part of the self-paced Nurture a Meaningful Learning Community Course Whole-class meetings, often referred to as morning meetings in elementary school, is a dedicated time for the whole class to come together and discuss a variety of topics that are not strictly academic. These can be morning…
Develop Classroom Agreements with Learners
Develop Classroom Agreements with Learners NOTE: This strategy is part of the self-paced Nurture a Meaningful Learning Community Course In contrast to the teacher presenting the rules to learners, a collaborative agreement can be created with learners, allowing them to shape their learning community together. Learners feel bought-in because they played a central part…
Create Learner Portraits
Create Learner Profiles Have learners reflect on who they are as learners– their strengths, interests, goals, needs, and how they learn best. These Learner Profiles can help learners become more self-aware, while teachers can use it to adjust learning experiences to leverage each student’s strengths and interests and better meet their needs. Some of…
Use Tech Tools to Nurture Inclusion
Use Tech Tools to Nurture Inclusion NOTE: This strategy is part of the self-paced Customize the Learning Experience Course Listen to students and include their voice in the classroom through more than just verbal discussions. This can include tools such as text-to-speech or speech-to-text software, interactive whiteboards, and online tools that allow students to…
Use Art to Get to Know Learners
Use Art to Get to Know Learners Research consistently shows that when students have supportive relationships and feel known at school, learning accelerates. Making consistent, strategic efforts to deeply see and know your students will provide a powerful foundation for learning. Art is a great way to allow students to get to know themselves,…
Teach Self-Regulation Techniques
Teach Self-Regulation Techniques NOTE: This strategy is part of the self-paced Nurture a Meaning Learning Community Course The concept of self-regulation does not just apply to a child’s emotional health; it also influences a child’s cognitive ability. The ability to notice and name feelings and then regulate emotions to be more in control of…
Nurture Gratitude
Nurture Gratitude NOTE: This strategy is part of the self-paced Nurture a Meaning Learning Community Course Gratitude is a powerful tool for teachers—both for personal and classroom applications. It can be used to help establish a healthy classroom culture as it increases feelings of optimism and joy, decreases anxiety and depression, and helps students…