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Block schedule has made advisory more consistent

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"mentors" vs. "teachers"

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We'd like to see more student engagement re: discussions

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GRADE 8 TEAM: X block allowed a possible sustainable and consistent Advisory Program.

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Difficult to establish effective routines in only 5 minutes.

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GRADE 8 TEAM: The team had a good start this year by having an open communication on what we need to do like the activities to ensure we are consistent.

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I think we have placed the groups in effective locations, close together by grade level and section. I am curious to see how we can use this proximity to connect the groups and grades on a regular basis.

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The idea of the teacher as an facilitator was confirmed.

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All learning happens in an emotional context that the student brings in.  

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All learning happens in an emotional context that the student brings in.  

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Challenges with getting everyone engaged in discussions.

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The teacher is really used as a support and an advocate, not someone who is just teaching SEL curriculum.

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Shared journey resonates.  Mentor should be seen as different from a traditional teacher.  

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Shared journey resonates.  Mentor should be seen as different from a traditional teacher.  

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Challenges with having shared spaces

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Students physically being able to look at each other is powerful.

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25 mins a day meeting

Freshman to senior year all in one class

Talk in a circle so people see each other

Predictable routine for students

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A challenge we may face in having open discussions the same way as the students in the video could be due to cultural contexts (in many cultures students are not encouraged to voice personal opinions to a teacher or may feel more unsure about doing so). How can we encourage our students to be open with us in a safe environment?

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Built-in within the 8-Day Cycle but having a daily interaction will create a more consistent flow and foster better familiarization and interaction outside an academic environment

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GRADE 8 TEAM: The Theme Resource we are using for advisory was helpful for us to identify our roles as adviser/facilitator. We do hope to have more activities to differentiate among different advisories since the needs were different because of their developmental stages and batches have unique attitudes towards advisory too.

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I like the structure of staying with the same advisory group for multiple years. I have done this at previous schools, and you are able to build much stronger relationships than if you change cohorts every year.

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Engage with students

Find out interests hopes dreams and fears

Advocate for students

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HAving 2 sessions would allow for one session on SEL curriculum and one in a structure similar to the video example.

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Reflection and contribution

Share comfortably

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Get to know students as people

Students feel comfortable to share

Relaxing and calm environment

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G12 Friday advisory has the regular ritual of diary writing. Students know what to expect when they get to this period in the week.

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Time for mentoring session; how do we fit that in our x-block schedule? Maybe during d.e.a.r or project-x?

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Great idea. Makes the student feel safe and empowered and encourages them to share their ideas and feelings.

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Moving a furniture is a solution but being mindful and sensitive that it is a shared space complicates the issue

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Yes, it is Advisory, but students must understand the importance of participating and engaging to make the process work

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Sense of togetherness and respect should be upheld. They should be responsible in contributing/sharing in every session.

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Pass the rock, circle up, respect, listening, same teacher for 4 years (looping), flexibility of topic based on student needs

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Facilitator, mentor, listener, champion for the students - academic and personal, gives heads up to teachers

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Present and participate, respectful of each other, buy in to the process

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Shared, safe circle - connection, encouraging

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Student Role

Reflection and contribution

Share comfortably

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Teacher Role

Engage with students

Find out interests hopes dreams and fears

Advocate for students

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Structure

25mins a day meeting

Freshman to senior year all in one class

Talk in a circle so people see each other

Predictable routine for students

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Environment

Get to know students as people

Students feel comfortable to share

Relaxing and calm environment