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To effectively communicate, I think we ought to first acknowledge and understand that we are in some ways different in how we perceive things, or intentions or the world. Then perhaps, we should use this understanding to guide how we communicate with others whether colleagues or students or parents.

In middle management, it is important to ease the concerns and frustrations of colleagues which signals the importance of communications.

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quality relationship begins with clear communication, mindfulness. and role modeling.
curriculum  changes is a process that takes some time to see the results. and the BL, e-pedagogy is th enew norm

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1. I like the idea the Staff who are expert in some areas can focus on that. For example, EL could explore modules (e.g. drama, creative writing) and students could sign up for it vs a normal class-based EL lesson. Or Music could offer choice for students to choose the instruments that want to learn (e.g. Organ, Guitar) instead of normal music lesson.

2. Communication is both a Science and Art. Very often is not what we communicate but how. The how also depends on the audience that we speak to. We need to mindful what tugs at the heartstrings of our audience or what are the underlying messages our audience is trying to convey through both spoken and unspoken language.

- WXY

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Curriculum
Shift in assessment modes to allow student to value Total Curriculum
Role
Teacher-centricity

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Key Takeaway
1. Teachers are solutions. Shift mindset.
2. Importance of role modelling.

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1) BL : Use of e-pedagogy and PLD, as both work hand in hand.
But learning infrastructure needs further definition/enhancing, eg how do students organise e-work/assignments?
Will have more clarity with PLD and full ICON rollout
2) Genuine care for JH. Express concern beyond just IP scope as job scope of JH includes FT-ship and CCAs, etc as well

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1. As for curriculum, we need to make students understand the relevancy of what they are learning. Hence, it has to be a curriculum that helps students cultivate their interests.

2. As a SMC member, it is important to role model rather than delegate.

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1. Important to be a good role model - to effect any changes, start with the person in the mirror.
2. Beyond integration of student developmental experiences, continue to intentionally connect students' learning, make it relevant and opportunities to explore strengths and interests

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1. Shift in mindset: Do not see students as problem but see teachers as solutions.
2. To look into different ways to better engage our students.

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1. The importance of communication (SL to staff,  within SMC, MM to JH) to building quality relationship, thus building a culture, school pride and sense of belonging.
2. How to improve students' motivation and self-directed learning with the aid of BL. (besides lesson design, it hinges a lot on TSR too).

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1. Teacher is the solution. Shift away from perceiving students as problem/challenge
2. Role-Modelling and my role as an MM in the school.

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1. Importance of TSR and student motivation in engaging students in class
2. The role MMs can play to enhance staff engagement
Yusri

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Reframing of beliefs and mindsets of students as well as teachers and to provide support teachers need.

To continue this culture of gratitude among staff and students in appreciating each other's strengths.

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1. Quality Relationships (SMC): Increasing competencies in terms of ability to communicate, be a role model, team player, so that trust can be engendered.

2. Curriculum: Building student motivation through reframing of teachers' mindset. Increasing student choice and voice in higher stake areas.

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1) MM plays an important role and it is important to maintain open conversations with fellow colleagues to build quality relationship.

2) MM have to lead by example and show the ways of enacting the curriculum.

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1. students are not a problem. The teacher needs to be the solution
2. SMC, MMs, KPs needs to care for JHs as a person (with regards to the stage of life the JHs is in) to emphatise and work with them with the challenges and also aspirations.

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1) Key takeaway on curriculum-  The importance to engage students in IP and non-IP areas, such as students' voice and choice, so as to motivate them.
2) Key takeaway as a SMC member - To lead by example and be a team player.

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1. Leverage on Technology for better student engagemen  & involvement & feedback.
2. Show students the relevance of what they are learning to motivate them.

Role as a  SMC member.
Not to limit myself as dept head but see the big picture. Support fellow KPs,  identify  improvements at school, feel the ground sentiments and communicate to management for better school outcomes.

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Wardi

Key Takeaway
1) MM is the bridge to the teacher (what bridge do u want to be?)
2) MM needs to understand their officers in order to be understood.

As SMC member... Need to Comms clearly, effectively and decisively.

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1. Sharing of good practices within departments and across departments. For instance, I am quite inspired by the practice shared by English Department that they conducted lessons in terms of modules (e.g. essay writing) Although I understand that when it comes to implementation, there might be many factors involved, but I do hope that we can experiment with this practice in MTL department one day.
2. Effective communication is important. As MMs, other colleagues will observe the way you communicate certain ideas. Different people also prefer different methods of interaction. We need to find a way that is suitable for that person, just like teaching.

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1. To relook at WAs to see how we can give students the motivation and the confidence in the subject - may be we can include a part of the assessment where we give choice to the students (similar to FCE lower sec WA).
2. We can check in on teachers (not necessarily RO) when we see them exhausted from the day's lesson. This will help strengthen the relationships we have with each other.

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Curriculum: With the 9+1 coming in Semester 2, it is an opportunity that department can relook into the curriculum to plan for lessons that can engage students both f2f and online.

Role as SMC: It is important to be the role model as I feel that it actually will built  a good working relationship with our colleague and also to show that we are on the same platform. And through the experience, we can share and understand the issue better.

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SWS 4: Give and honour students' choices in their preferred format of WA in order to create greater buy-in.

Quality relationships: To be a role model; teachers to feel that we are doing with them than to them. Servant leadership.

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- adopt a positive mindset. Don't see students as the problem. See ourselves as the solution. Having this positivity helps us in our relationships with students

- help connect the content to our students and making it relevant to them. This encourages greater participation from students.

- always showing appreciation and support to colleagues

Kelvin

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Curriculum
- How we can help the students be better engaged.
- The importance of giving students a voice in the school.

SMC member
- To give honest feedback from staff.

- To have conversations with fellow colleagues not just about IP related work in order to build meaningful relationships.
- Be a team member!

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TSR is key to connect with students, to connect content with students and also to motivate students.

As part of SMC, I role model the behaviour and competency expected of staff. 己所不欲， 勿施于人。I also have a role to play to comms and explain to fellow colleagues effectively and clearly.

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1) The important role that an MM plays in the school. How MMs need to balance being able to manage their JHs both career-wise as well as personally.

2) Student motivation and desire to come to school are underlying factors for student performance.

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Servant Leadership. Role Model to staff and team player for SMC

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Curriculum
To enhance the 7 attributes of QL&T by looking and reflectingbonnlesson design in order to engage as many students as possible  and to promote self-directed learning in our students. This is in tandem with preparing our students for BL and also in the PDLP  journey.

Role as a SMC member
Clear communication with teachers and be seen as a role model to enhance quality relationship. Taking note very closely of the different nature of diff teachers, their diff nuances and level of acceptance of processes, work, strength, concerns. Take the lead and not just delegate. Explaun clearly to achieve buy-in so as to be transparent.

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Curriculum
- Helping students to make meaning of what they learn in the subjects and to design assessment to assess what they understand (varied modalities beyond paper and pen).

Staff Engagement
- Teamwork, Communication. Be there, with them

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2 takeaways:
1. Respecting work-life harmony of all officers is important to staff morale
2. Giving students some voice in school activities will go a long way in enhancing their affiliation for the school.

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Curriculum:  I like the assurance from SLs that it is alright for teachers and MMs to innovate their teaching and not be afraid to try new strategies to engage our students as there is the fear of failing.
Role as SMC member: Communication is key - we need to know our staff and JHs well  so that we can communicate effectively to different people.

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Curriculum takeaway
Reviewing WA structure/format to increase joy of learning for students

Takeaway as SMC member
Not to be yes-man (or woman), but to provide truthful, honest feedback from self and from staff for improvement

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Curriculum review
1. Continued importance of TSR and rapport in motivating learners
2. Provision of multimodal learning to better reach out to the range of learner needs

Quality Relationship (with staff)
Actually I think as in when working with both staff and students.
It is the same, I am reminded about the need to show that I care. Communicate the rationale of why we do what we do. Listen to feedback and match the need with the best of our ability.

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Understanding our students is important and knowing what interest them can build rapport and increase engagement. My thoughts are that engagement goes up and down for each students.. Much like good days and bad days. What I think is a fantastic video might be boring for some... But the same student might be very engage when I simply read how survivor deal with aftermath of a tsunami from the Internet.
This means we need to have a repertoire of pedagogy in our bags and not do the same thing over and over.

How we see our students than determine what we do in class (pygmalion effect). I don't give up on any student... And they must. Know it too.

As a smc member
Be trustworthy. Be Frank and be speaking the same language.
Be a team player... (give and take)
Be a strong quality relationship in my dept and spread the good vibes..