Teacher Inquiry

For my teaching inquiry this year I am asking the question: How can I foster the prosocial behaviour of my students? 

My target group is made up of 7 students, 5 boys and 2 girls. Each of these children struggle to demonstrate prosocial behaviours such as, following our school and class rules, helping and expressing empathy towards others. I find myself spending too much time and energy addressing their antisocial behaviours. It is time consuming and draining and not fair on the others in the class. My hope is that I can establish some protocols, or put some systems in place that will help develop their prosocial skills, which  in-turn, will create an environment that is more conducive to learning for everyone in the class.  Growling doesn't appear to be working so I need to change my approach. Watch this space.

Back In The Saddle!

This year I have returned to teaching at Pt England school after a 3 year break where I was pastoring and co-leading a central Auckland church. I am the team leader of our Year 7/8 syndicate which is made up of around 140 children and 4 other great teachers.

It has been an interesting time to come back to say the least! Initially, I hopped that the effects of COVID-19 on teaching in 2022 would be minimal, however that was wishful thinking. Like previous years we have had to adapt to the changes that COVID-19 has bought. I am so proud with how our children and teachers have adapted to the ever changing landscape. We all know that change is never easy, however the team, children and adults alike, have rolled with the punches and coped so well with the daily changes that came up. 

Currently, I'm working out what to focus my teaching inquiry on. I have wonderings around improving children's ability to discourse and share their opinions. I also have wonderings around engaging boys in reading that leads to achievement. I'll keep you updated with what I settle on.