Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on January 30, 2008 - 16:17.
In my school (I teach 8th grade), we have implemented the advisory period- however it could be a more effective use of time. I do see when we do activities to spur on team-building and academic achievement, the students really excel.
I think sometimes schools underestimate the benefit of establishing the connections between students and between teachers and students. When those connections are formed, I find discipline is not a very big issue. We have not tried the community meetings but I was thinking of talking about that idea with my colleagues. I would be curious to hear about what activities are performed at community meetings.
Supporting Our Students
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on January 30, 2008 - 16:17.
In my school (I teach 8th grade), we have implemented the advisory period- however it could be a more effective use of time. I do see when we do activities to spur on team-building and academic achievement, the students really excel.
I think sometimes schools underestimate the benefit of establishing the connections between students and between teachers and students. When those connections are formed, I find discipline is not a very big issue. We have not tried the community meetings but I was thinking of talking about that idea with my colleagues. I would be curious to hear about what activities are performed at community meetings.