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Initiation is where you build the initial trust. I keep it simple by getting them to tell the group 3-5 things( Name, Fave Food, Hobbies, if can eat one food forever what would it be, and a random fact) I will also make it a point to remember their names there and then. I'll let them challenge me to it and if i managed to then they will be amazed by it. Having known the few thing that they share, it brings up common interests that they share and allows conversations about it

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Being genuine, students want to be heard/ seen for who they are, not jus a number in the class list.
Being empathetic, acknowledging their fears/ struggles.
Giving them opportunities to speak, paraphrasing what they say makes them feel heard/ understood.
Be by their side when they're nervous/ struggling, like a guardian angel but not taking away the experiece.

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To me trust is earned; building trust is like building a pyramid made of poker cards, as easy as building it, destroying it is easy as well.

1) I will have genuine conversations with my students; personal convo during breaks

2) Affirming their ideas and giving them a chance to share their emotions when necessary

3) Always use positive words and affirming words

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Set expectations at the start and talk about it again at the end of the day. Do the same thing for the next 2/3 days. Joke around with them but know the fine line between joking and going beyond that. One actually farted during a debrief (mood set already you know), but everyone laughed it out. I said that it is human nature to do so and we just continue as per normal.

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As much as possible, i will avoid putting their ideas, or sharing down. If it’s not right, i will acknowledge what they are saying, however giving them a better alternative.

Basic respect is a given. When they speak, i listen. I talk to them at the same level. If they’re seated, i will be seated. If the are standing, i will bend down to meet their level. Another respect is to also respect their time. If i promise them break, i will give it to them. If i mentioned i will reach at a certain time, i will reach a minute early at the very least. Students respect being given respect.

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letting them the importance of circle time, "whatever is shared, stays here and does not go out"
all the little things you promise them like finding out what the particular flora and fauna is during the journey
And also mean what you say based on the ground rules e.g. "if anyone uses harsh language, you are gonna sit out for the next activity", do it when it happens. They will know you mean it and true to your words

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During initiation, I will ensure to put in the effort to remember their names. Also, play a few ice-breakers to build comfort and trust in a happy, safe environment for my students before we start with any activities.

Do a casual check in the morning with my students and a proper closure with my students at the end of the day too :)

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For me to set tone in the very beginning during initiation is critical. I do mention it’s a safe space  and we could share whatever information without being judged.

Also I love to share the 5 finger rule contract as a way of guide of them to follow certain rules in the camp. My area my place hence students have to abide by the rules and failure to comply, I will give them 2 warning before giving them the ultimatum punishment (UP).

Warnings giving in a form of reminders like “hey remember what we agreed on in the very beginning of camp”.  UP will be in a form of having lesser breaks/shorter breaks.

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FOOD. My favourite way to break the ice a bit with my students is asking them what their favourite food is. And they would have to be detailed about it as well (e.g when its my turn to share: From McD - double cheeseburger upsized with a small ice lemon tea and curry sauce) And I try to maintain this common topic of food with them until the end of the day. Because who doesn’t love food am I right?

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Take some time to learn their names. If you cannot remember all by lunch, it is ok. Try to remember those who really stand out first, and then slowly ask the others to remind you of their names again. Students will start trusting you when they see you make effort to try to get to know them.

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Give them some time to delegate roles themselves. Give them a chance to lead.

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Giving out roles that benefit the activities as well as the group as a whole. Roles such as Dorm ic etc. Allows the students to have a sense of responsibility. At the end of the day, have a feedback session with the whole group on how these ICs has done(positive/improvement). OAE can also give feedback to the individual as and when you deem it is necessary due to the situation.

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I will usually empower my students , the notorious loud and noisy one especially to be my “class monitor”.

Always get the the loud students to be my “keep volume down-keeper” and usually I pair up  “troublemakers” with the quiet students in my group in completing a certain task. When out on journey I get one loud student to pair up with the quiet one to be their safety person.

Funny how end up the ones suppose to be quiet is talkative n vice versa.  Also one tip I learn is to use the troublemakers students to my advantage. Give them task to do , keep them occupied, they love power and in control  so might as well give them things to do to my favour and also to boost their confidence and esteem/ego idk ?

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Giving them the autonomy whenever is possible.

During discussion; making sure everyone has a say and their opinion or sharings are included, as well as creating opportunities for every students to lead and support their peers

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During teambuilding games, I empower the students by giving them time to plan strategies to finish their objectives.

Also, I give the students choices for them during the activity to either complete another challenge or stop when they feel it's too difficult and facilitate it accordingly.

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Empowering the confident students to empower their friends who are more afraid. For those who are slightly quicker on the HE, if time allows, I usually get the confident student to go up again to catch up to their friend who is afraid and motivate them to finish the course.

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- Affirming little milestone "the stairs looked scary but u climbed all the way up, dont u wonder wad else u can do if u dont allow fear to hold u back?"
-Giving them choice: 3 levels for abseil.
level 1: climb up
2: step against platform
3. abseil down

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I tell them, “I bestow you the strength, by the power vested  in me.” K. JK.

I ask them about a situation whereby they thought it was hard to went thru, or a moment where it was scary. And i reasoned with them, the fact that you’re here, means you got thru it, or they overcome it. Thus it also means, whatever challenge ahead, you can get through that too.

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Giving them autonomy to decide when possible. Use their peers as role models to motivate them. During initiation finding out about thier strengths and letting them know that it is gonna be quite handy later on in the camp for sure

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Usually they will a buddy assigned to them by their school teachers. I will use that and encourage the students to tap on their buddy support. If the others are willing to empower their peers, they can do so too

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I will create name calls pertaining to the dorm. Like when I say “terap attention”, students have to reply “attention”.  And I explain my expectations of attention which means eyes front and face front , stop fidgeting and stop talking.

Failing to comply, I repeat until I get their attention.

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I'll usually ask my teacher about any cues that the school/teachers use. Using something that the students know is just another way to get attention.

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Maintaining Positive Culture - Prakash 🤙🏿

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Maintaining Positive Culture - Prakash 🤙🏿

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To get the attention of my students,

1) I will do a 3 clap of 5 clap rhythm and the student will complete by doing the last 2

2) I will shout whoosay and they will response yousay!

This two techniques will help me get their attention momentarily

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1) Relying on routines:
OAE says JELU, students say TONG!!
2) Making half a tune to be completed
OAE sing/ clap half a tune, students complete
3) Give time for students to finish what they are doing/talking abt: I see that some of you need abit more time, I'll give everyone 10 secs to finish talking/ writing
4) compliment those who already paying attention: "WOWWWWW this group has quiten down n is looking at me! let's see which other group is ready!"

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Will get them to come up with a group name. Will shout out their group name, they will echo after it. Share with students that whoever is talking be it their friends or teachers, they will stop whatever they are doing and divert their attention to whoever is talking.

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Generally I do not like to be too loud, so instead of using my voice, I generally use sounds. My favourite method of getting my students’ attention is doing the 7 claps with them. This also gets the attention of those who are still distracted because they will notice that some of their friends are clapping and hence they will look in my direction to see what I am trying to do.

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I actually empower the students by asking them what kind of reply/cheer they would want to say after I called their group name

For example, When I shout "Group 5", the students shout "Alright!"

As a result, this will build rapport with my students and I use the call when I need to give important instructions or safety briefing :)

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7 claps
In the beginning of the cap, i will teach the students a cue. Whenever i clap 5 times, in a rhythmic tone (pap- pa pa pap pa), all the students will response with 2 claps. This will be repeated again, to get almost everyone’s response.
To students who did not hear my clap, they are made aware by their peer’s response.

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Replacing inappropriate behaviours - Kirah

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Replacing inappropriate behaviours - Kirah

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If a student is not on task
e.g. not making the mould of the concrete art, I will do it with them
to reiterate what I want them to do instead of scolding them for not doing it.

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I guess just getting them to come with a ridiculous yet cool group call sign to get their attention- giving them a chance to be creative and giving them the choice and have fun at the same time :-)

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To get the students' attention,
I will always shout " All Eyes On Me"
Students will respond " All Eyes On You"
I will repeat again " All Eyes On Me" if I do not get everyone's attention.
Once I get everyone's attention, I will say thank you to all students.
If I do not get everyone's attention, I will acknowledge that most of them give me their attention. But some students are still distracted by the stream(example).
By doing so, I acknowledge the area that they have to work steer them in the right direction without sounding assertive.
Tone is always very important.