BAISD Think BIG virtual workshop

Here is a breakdown of what's involved in "Think BIG & be SMART 4R students": BUILD positive relationships with students, which is the key to equitable and safe schools. Positive relationships are critical in developing mutual respect and cooperation and maintaining open lines of communication. We believe with every ounce of our being that students are not interested in how much teachers know, but they are interested in how much they care. Teachers should focus on positive words and ideas that support a well-managed, proactive classroom. They should BUILD trust, respect, appreciation, hope, and community. By doing so, they'll be well on their way to building the type of classroom they've always wanted. IDENTIFY the problem behavior by asking critical questions. Some of these include: "What is going on around the student right now?" "Have any major situations occurred in this student's life recently?" "Is this typical behavior for the student?" "Are there any obvious reasons for this behavior?" "Is the student reacting to shame, unmet needs, or something else?" "Have I examined my own emotions?" The objective is not to escalate the situation by misjudging someone's actions. Teachers can encourage positive behavior while also pro-actively mitigating unwanted behavior. To do so, […]