Students
When you acknowledge and reward good choices, behavior, and effort.
Positive Reinforcement
Why is it important to start conversations with parents on a positive note?
Parents are our allies. We need to work with parents.
Remember parents are sending their best kids and entrusting us with them.
What is the one weekly email from Mrs. Paul that contains all important information for the week?
Whale Weekly
when in doubt, refer to the Whale Weekly.
Posts on Social Media can be removed, hidden, or undetected?
False. Even Snap Chat has a database of all messages, posts, etc
when adults protect students dignity, create a classroom culture that respects other view points perspectives, and cultures
Create a Safe Space
When you frame challenges as problems to solve together...
Solution Oriented
What are three things that poor communication or lack of communication can breed?
poor communication:
undermines trust, isolates efforts, lowers morale, and weakens relationships, ultimately hindering student success and damaging the overall school culture
Who bought Twitter and then renamed the company X?
What are two ways you can establish clear expectations with students? hint: clear is kind & SMART
1. Clearly outline what is expected in terms of behavior, effort, and academic performance.
2. Work with students to set realistic and attainable goals.
objective and factual. Keep subjective information out of it.
What are three benefits of effective communication?
builds trust, fosters collaboration, supports recognition and growth, and strengthens relationships, all of which contribute to a thriving educational environment.
Founder of Facebook
Mark Zuckerburg
When a person focuses their attention on the speaker, does not interrupt, encourages students to elaborate, and shows patience with their body language
Active Listening
What are three ways to keep parents informed?
Dojo, phone calls, emails, face to face conversations, class newsletters
When communicating with staff try and assume good intent by: (3 things)
empathy, respect, solution oriented, appreciation and acknowledgement, and more
This apple founder famously quipped in 2011, “We don't allow the iPad in the home. We think it's too dangerous for them in effect,” he said when asked whether his kids love the iPad.
Steve Jobs
What percent of body language is nonverbal?
Nonverbal communication makes up 70% or more of communication.
Consider what messages your nonverbal communication is sending to students. Are you showing empathy? Respect? Are you encourage a growth mindset?
Log all conversations with parents and if possible/necessary recap in writing. By leaving a paper trail, you are helping to improve relationships and protecting yourself.
What is the definition of communication?
the imparting or exchanging of information or news
Book by Johnathan Haidt that discusses the downside of Social Media use by kids
The Anxious Generation