Dialogue Circles by Leslie Burghardt https://padlet.com/leslie_burghardt/gocgpqxgk9y2 Share how Dialogue Circles can help create a positive change in the classroom, use a personal experience if possible. en-us 2018-10-13 13:16:40 UTC 2018-10-19 15:20:38 UTC hello@padlet.com Empowers Students to take control leslie_burghardt https://padlet.com/leslie_burghardt/gocgpqxgk9y2/wish/292419270 I used dialogue circles in all of my classes, even first grade. This was an excellent opportunity to connect with students and build trust with all. Another excellent benefit of this practice, was how my students were able to feel empowered to solve their own problems. My students developed empathy for others and became active problem-solvers in the process.]]> 2018-10-13 13:20:07 UTC https://padlet.com/leslie_burghardt/gocgpqxgk9y2/wish/292419270 Communication is key https://padlet.com/leslie_burghardt/gocgpqxgk9y2/wish/294431867 Dialogue circles provide a safe space which students feel comfortable in. Allowing them to express how they feel is a good way of doing your part in their path to success. As a student I was in A.S.B. and we had monthly dialogue circles, these helped us work better as a team and allowed us to improve through peer feedback. ]]> 2018-10-18 15:51:04 UTC https://padlet.com/leslie_burghardt/gocgpqxgk9y2/wish/294431867 Dialogue Circles https://padlet.com/leslie_burghardt/gocgpqxgk9y2/wish/294646831 Dialogue circles are a great way to have students express themselves. In my classroom, I do something that resembles dialogue circles. I post an inspirational quote to have students copy in a journal every morning. After they copy the quote, they color their feeling for that morning. It is a great way to gauge where everyone is at emotionally. After they are done writing, we discuss the quote in a morning meeting and kids can share out how they relate to the topic. I believe it helps kids find ways to express themselves. If they feel like drawing or sharing out their feelings they get a choice. Students don’t feel singled out but they feel like their voice is heard. ]]> 2018-10-19 00:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/leslie_burghardt/gocgpqxgk9y2/wish/294646831 When I was a young and even now, I am very uncomfortable sharing with others because I am very sensitive and want to do what's right and please everyone. So if I share and get the feeling that someone is making fun of me or doesn't understand or care about what I said than I will feel ostracized for putting myself out there. And I might even feel humiliated for showing my weaknesses. I say all this to share that dialogue circles are a great opportunity to model compassion, empathy and understanding. I believe that if done correctly, dialogue circles could change the environment by creating a habit in students and teachers of being good listeners and empathetic towards each other. Because if there are any students out there like me (and there are) they will likely walk away from a circle feeling insecure if they did not feel heard, especially by their peers. As a leader in the classroom, you must truly listen to what is being said and show that what they said is important to you so that they feel uplifted. As you do this, other students in the class will grow this habit as well and you will fill your room with encouragers. https://padlet.com/leslie_burghardt/gocgpqxgk9y2/wish/294652922

]]> 2018-10-19 00:46:49 UTC https://padlet.com/leslie_burghardt/gocgpqxgk9y2/wish/294652922 We start our mornings with PBIS writing. I have a writing prompt on the board, for example "An alien has crashed and has joined your class. At the Halloween party you notice no one gave him treats because he if different. Write a solution to the problem". We then share our responses and offer both positive feedback and criticism. Students must offer what the speaker did well and areas of improve. https://padlet.com/leslie_burghardt/gocgpqxgk9y2/wish/294858736 I choose the prompt on current behaviors in the class, lunchroom or playground.]]> 2018-10-19 14:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/leslie_burghardt/gocgpqxgk9y2/wish/294858736 https://padlet.com/leslie_burghardt/gocgpqxgk9y2/wish/294869270 As I sit here waiting for the termite guy, in the peace and quiet in my home (which is something that rarely happens), I am able to put myself mentally in the classroom and realize how I have not been meeting ALL of my scholar's needs. A dialogue circle can change this trend. I picture the scholars who are silent, but may be "suffering" on the inside. By observing behaviors during dialogue circles, I will have a better chance of getting to know all 34 of my scholars. Not just the ones who act out in an obvious way, but the quiet ones who often fly under the radar.]]> 2018-10-19 15:16:04 UTC https://padlet.com/leslie_burghardt/gocgpqxgk9y2/wish/294869270