Pivotal Role Model

My role as a nursery teacher at Zeeba Daycare can have a very big impact on the development of children in my classroom. It is well known that children often observe what others do and many times will imitate actions they have observed, so it is very important that I set a good example and be a good role model as I could set a good foundation for the development of a child’s behaviour and morals. It is important to teach children that all people are important and valuable, no matter what their gender, race, ability or background is and that it is important to respect and support others that are different to us. Therefore I can affect their development in many good ways by

In Unit B of The First Days of School, Wong discusses how to increase positive student behavior. In this unit, the author informs us about the five significant concepts that enhance positive expectations. These five significant concepts include, name, please, thank you, smile, and love. In order to have a good teacher-student relationship, teachers will have to practice these concepts.

To be an effective role model you will need to lay a good foundation to achieve positive classroom behaviour, which will require some time to think about the certain strategies you wish to use.

It is essential that positive behaviour is always promoted and praised to encourage children to continue their ‘good choices’. Teachers and other adults in schools should also demonstrate positive behaviour as children notice when adults’ behaviour is out of character. If teachers are being positive role models it is more likely that pupils will also behave in a positive way.

When acting as a role model in class it is imperative that as a teaching assistant that you adhere to and promote the schools policies in regard to pupil behaviour. In being an effective role model it is essential that you promote positive pupil behaviour, which is in line with the school policies by using praise and encouragement, whilst encouraging pupils to take responsibility for

2.2 Key to promoting appropriate positive behaviour and the respect for others in the teaching environment is for the teacher to establish and agree ground rule. To support the rules the teacher must pro-actively lead by example, challenging inappropriate behaviour when it occurs.

Relator – Building strong customer relationships has helped me to overachieve my professional goals. Understanding and working with a customer on a project to achieve a common objective has been a practice that has strengthened my negotiation and empathy skills in my professional career.

The Role of the Teacher • To promote positive behaviour habits early in the school year as this will enable pupils to establish good behaviour from the outset. • Have effective classroom rules. • Display early intervention

It is important to establish appropriate behaviour and respect for others in order to fully realise the potential of all within and to ensure each student is safe from both physical and psychological harm. Appropriate behaviour must apply to both student and teacher. I, as a teacher, must follow a Code of Practice in order foster individual growth and learning. The principles of Good Practice are to treat people with care, respect and dignity. To recognise that I, as a teacher, am a trusted representative of my work place. I must ensure communication with students is open and clear and assess the risks to my students of the activities by carrying out a thorough risk assessment before each session.

Modelling behaviour which promotes effective learning and wellbeing within the school

I intend to treat everyone with love and respect. As I have previously stated: I love diversity. I love people— plain and simple. I want to be a teacher who impacts kids’ lives in a positive way that will enhance their present and future! Specific actions I will take will include constantly assessing how I treat students who are different from myself. I will ask for feedback from colleagues regarding their opinion of how I treat my students. Whatever critique I receive I will take to heart; I will adjust my

Behaviour for learning refers to the pressure on schools to constantly attempt to raise attainments (Department for Children, Schools and Families 2009). This has come about because of schools trying to raise standards for their students that can be identified in the teaching standards which promotes the raising of standard for students. Adams (2009) says 97 percent of new qualified teachers believe managing student behaviour is one of the most important issues for them in the teaching field. Behaviour cannot be separated from learning as they are intrinsically linked together (Ellis and Tod, 2009). Behaviour for learning therefore becomes one of the most important issue for newly qualified teachers and trainee teachers. This reflective writing will look at how the trainee teacher will building relationships in the classrooms as a means of promoting behaviour for learning.

Over the last several years I have been involved in the hiring process for teachers, assistant principals, and principals at my school therefore I am very aware of the difficult process of determining if a candidate has the necessary skill set and qualities to be a part of a school. In the article Improving Teacher Selection with Behavior-based Interviewing written by Mary C. Clement she discusses behavior based interviewing which has been adopted from the business world into the education world. Gone are the days of writing a seven-point lesson plan, now the focus is on how was that lesson taught and how did you as a teacher handle specific situations.

The first step in classroom management is to create an environment where students feel cared for and valued. To do accomplish this, teachers need to build positive student-teacher relationships. Marazano (2003) reports in his book, Classroom Management That Works, which is cited in the Jones and Jones (2013) book, that “Positive teacher-student relationships were the foundation of effective classroom management” (p.56). I am committed to creating a safe learning environment that is organized, structured and conducive to student learning. While influencing a classroom of community learners, I strive to also build positive teacher-student relationship with all of my

On the other hand, Boyton and Boyton (2005) in their article entitled “ Developing Positive Student Teacher Relations” stated that the absolute best way to go about relaying positive work attitude expectations is to simply communicate with students directly, constantly reassure students that they are more than capable doing their well. As the teacher, one has very strong influence on their class therefore when told they manage difficult tasks and improve their behaviour. Students will always work diligently and display their best behaviour to impress their teacher once he/she has confidence in