At Risk and IEP"S .

It's that time again, writing At Risks IEP's and making OTJ's.  Using data collected from children s books, running records, alphabet knowledge etc the list goes on. 

TIPS for Autism

This was a very intense 3 day work shop. I learnt a lot of tips and ways children think. It was great to spend time with the child's parents and get to know them better. We are all wanting the very best for our children.
We covered these headings:
Day one:
*What is ASD?
*Changes to the diagnostic criteria
*Walking in their shoes
*Links to the  NZ curriculum
*Visual supports
*Team activities
* Social  communication
*How do we teach play?
*Play strategies

Day two:
*What is  communication?
*Expressive communication
*Receptive communication
*Communications strategies
*Thinking introduction
*Thinking strategies
*ASD and special  interests
*Individual  activity :special interests
*Special interests kits and demonstration

Day three:
*What is behavior?
*Preventative  strategies
*Emotional  regulation
*Positive  behaviour supports
*Functional behavior assessment
*Planning and develop a long term plan

This was a rewarding and very full 3 days. By the end we developed a IEP for our child that was whanau built with professional input too.

I came  back with a great understanding of how ASD children think and a better understanding of what life is like for them. We all think   communicating is easy but this course make you stop and think about the things we say. Sometimes simple instructions are not so simple.
If you ever get a chance to do this course DO IT !!!!!!

At risk with Anna.

Today we reviewed requirements of the at risk register based on National Standards. We analysed our data for writing, reading and maths. It was helpful as it made you think of smart goals. Its good to share ideas with other staff. 
Know the learner
What are my next steps?
What support will I need ?
Smart ,measurable , attainable , relevant  and timely.

Inquiry Maths

Today we looked at our children for maths. We reflected on children who where  above , at and below. We looked at the national standards to ensure we where correct in our thoughts and professional judgement. We chose some smart goals 

These where the questions we reflected on to make our inquiry worth while.
Then Roz posed some thought provoking questions.

How am I going to ensure I continue to work above the NS ?

What actions are you taking for me so I continue to meet the NS or accelerate above the NS?

What actions are you taking so I begin to taste success in my maths group ?
I think that I can ensure the children continue to work above the national stands by keeping my self up to date with new ideas and resources. To ensure I pose meaningful, challenging questions that continue to extend children s thinking.
I will  provide daily practice that makes you think. I will try to keep you engaged by using different equipment such as e-learning tools and  practice games.
When working in a group you will begin to  taste success because you will feel that your answers are valued and you will have time to process your thinking. You will have to share your ideas and you will be able to teach your peers your new learning.

I may not have said it all correctly... but it doesn't matter what level you are working at as long as you feel safe and your contributions are valued you will have success. 

Camp 2014

Our Noho Marae.

Year 2/3 Marae stay at Pukokeko Marae. A great overnight stay with 3 classes. 

The children enjoyed learning Marae protocol. They enjoyed crafts and games. Thanks to the parents who helped make this an extremely successful event. Can't wait till next years trip. 

Technology in the class room.

A fun morning designing and then creating wolf traps after reading the "Three Little Pigs."
Room Kauri Year 2 / 3 class.

IYT ( Incredible Years For Teachers ) February 2013 - September 2013)

Incredible  Years For Teachers   Positive behaviour for learning.              

 February 2014-September 2014.

This was an interesting course that made you think about how we manage children and your class management programme. Our instructors where Lesley Heenan ( Special Education Advisor | Behaviour)  and  Lorraine Millard RTLB.

Workshop 1: Building Relationships with students and Proactive Teaching 

• We selected a student to develop a behavior plan for the next month.
• Building positive relationships with students and parents
• Reflected about our management strategies and made personal goals

Workshop 2: Teacher attention, coaching, encouragement and praise

• praise - what does this mean ?
• video ourselves giving positive praise
• encourage positive self talk selected a student to develop a behavior plan for the next month ( review)
• academic coaches 
• you statements 

Workshop 3: Motivating students through incentives

• What incentives do we use to motivate our children ?
• Don't reward "almost"

Workshop 4: Decreasing Inappropriate behavior- Ignoring and redirecting

• How to decease children s inappropriate behaviors
• Stay calm
• redirecting with positive forecasting  

Workshop 5: Decreasing Inappropriate behavior- Follow through with consequences

• discipline hierarchies 
• time out _ steps and ideas  
•  Loved this saying " you don't have to blow out my candle to make yours burn brighter" 

Workshop 6: Emotional regulation, Social skills and problem solving

• problem solving
• management steps
• child developmental 1 / 2 

An extremely worth while course making you reflect your management systems and behaviour. techniques 

Raising Writing Performance in the 21st century classroom: tools, tips, and opportunities

• Raising Writing Performance in the 21st century classroom: tools, tips, and opportunities
• By Dr Ian Hunter

This was an exciting and motivating presentation into ways we can teach writing. Would recommend getting his books or if you get a chance to listen to him go for it!

 

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Prof. Yoram harpaz

ulearn 2014

Yoram is currently the head of the Principals' Department in Beit Berl Teachers' College in Israel, and the chief editor of Educational Echoes (the largest educational magazine in Israel).Yoram earned a BA in history and philosophy, and an MA and PhD in education at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. In 2000-2001 he was a visiting scholar at the Harvard Graduate School of Education where he wrote his dissertation on teaching thinking. In 2003 he joined the faculty of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership and became director of the school.
Link to Yoram notesHis latest book Teaching and Learning in a Community of Thinking: The Third Model, (published by Springer), explores The Third Model – a pedagogical model, which places the encounter between the child and the curriculum at the centre of educational theory and practice. The Third Model is implemented in an alternative classroom called The Community of Thinking. This framework is currently implemented in schools in Israel, England, Australia and New Zealand. He made us reflect and think about how children and we think! 

Great learning

Learning about blogger for e-portfolios with @iseeteaching Saunil Hagler www.iseeteaching.com.

Saunil gave up his time to teach us some amazing skills and set up this blog. If your school gets a chance I would recommend  his help. Thanks for teaching and sharing your skills. 

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