Positive Teaching Practices by Renee Lane https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l Knowing my students... en-us 2019-02-20 22:11:41 UTC 2019-02-24 23:06:45 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641344 Stand at doorway as students enter, greet them.
Find common ground 
Ice breaker games: 1st lesson; year 7 camp
Sharing things about myself
Linking content with real life situations (PDH) 
Speak about own experiences ]]> 2019-02-24 23:00:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641344 https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641406 Student challenging activities in groups - gives the opportunity to chat to students in a ‘fun’ environment.]]> 2019-02-24 23:00:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641406 First day of each term each student shares something exciting or fun they did on the holidays https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641411 2019-02-24 23:00:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641411 Spider Web Support Network https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641418 1. Utilising a roll of string, start with a student who will hold the end and say a piece of information (teacher can decide what it is).
2. Roll the string to each student who says their piece of information and holds a part of the string.

- This creates a “spider web” and is symbolic of a support network.]]> 2019-02-24 23:00:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641418 https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641421 Incidental conversations in the playground ]]> 2019-02-24 23:00:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641421 Learn one hobby/interest/sport that they participate in outside of school. https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641436 2019-02-24 23:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641436 https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641437 Say good morning and smile in the morning/throughout the day ]]> 2019-02-24 23:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641437 Personal essays https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641443  Students write a short personal essay introducing themselves.
I write personal feedback to make some sort of connection and also to recall something significant about them]]> 2019-02-24 23:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641443 Placing students into groups of 3 to complete class work. While in their groups, you go around to each group and talk with the students 1 on 1 while everyone is busy working. https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641448 2019-02-24 23:01:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641448 Beginning of year activity https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641450 I introduce myself and tell students some things about myself (hobbies etc) and then I ask them to write a letter to me telling me about themselves. It provides them and me with some conversation starters. ]]> 2019-02-24 23:01:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641450 1st lesson - letter to the teacher (students are able to let me know things about them in a 'safe' way) oliveriom01 https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641457 2019-02-24 23:01:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641457 https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641461 Get to know student names as quickly as possible. 
Write a paragraph about yourself, likes, dislikes, interesting facts. 
Smile. 
Student of the week

]]> 2019-02-24 23:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641461 When playing Kahoot, students must put pets name as user name https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641470 2019-02-24 23:01:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641470 Try to be familiar with student's interests outside of school garbuttj01 https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641473 2019-02-24 23:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641473 https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641474 Stories about me relating to class content
Ice breaker games. Who was born in January 
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Listen to the kids talk and add when appropriate ]]> 2019-02-24 23:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641474 Write a Letter (Getting to Know Your Students fenechs05 https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641475 On the first day, as part of an orientation I tell the students a bit about myself. I get the students to write me a letter telling me a bit about themselves and something about their learning. I then take these home, read them, take some notes, and use these as an opportunity to get to know them more.]]> 2019-02-24 23:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641475 Goal Setting https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641484 2019-02-24 23:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641484 https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641485 Talk to them
Learn names
Share stories
Create a safe space 
Give them a voice- let them know you see them, encourage to participate in class
Find out about them, life talents interests (find common ground)
Acknowledge them outside the classroom
Talk to them on duty]]> 2019-02-24 23:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641485 Online "questionnaire" that students complete informing me about the sort of learner they are and also another fun fact about them (interests, talents etc). The form then can be downloaded as a spreadsheet so I can then continue to refer to it through the year rasmussenv01 https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641502 2019-02-24 23:01:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641502 2 truths 1 lie https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641506 Go around the room and students introduce themselves and give 3 points (2 truths, 1 lie). The class then has to guess which point was their lie. This gets the class talking and engaging with each other and gives the teacher information about the students that they can then talk and develop a relationship with as the year goes on]]> 2019-02-24 23:01:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641506 Get to know you https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641508 As I mark the roll the first few times in the term I ask students to tell me something that they like, ie ice cream, soccer, dance, sleeping etc. and I engage in a few seconds of conversation with each student. ]]> 2019-02-24 23:01:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641508 https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641519 As I move around the classroom I listen to conversations, such as what students are doing on the weekend, or that they have footy training etc. next lesson I ask them something about what I heard e.g. how was your fishing trip? How did your team play on the weekend etc]]> 2019-02-24 23:01:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641519 Career discussion https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641531 2019-02-24 23:01:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641531 https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641532 Ask students for help in areas they are knowledgeable on eg IT/ computer issues ]]> 2019-02-24 23:01:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641532 Building student relationships https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641535 Have a presence with students 
Co develop classroom expectations
Show you are human]]> 2019-02-24 23:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641535 Meet the students at tbe door. Say hello. Learn tbeir names. Say please and thank you. Tell them what they can expect from me before discussing what I can expect from tne class. Smile https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641543 2019-02-24 23:01:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641543 https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641544 Non school related fun fact about each student. Conversation starter for outside of the classroom eg. break time and sporting events. ]]> 2019-02-24 23:01:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641544 Blindfolded height order https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641549 Students are blindfolded and without words, need to order themselves in height order ]]> 2019-02-24 23:01:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641549 https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641557 Notice little things about the students' possessions e.g. Footy team pencil case and use that as a starting point for conversion as you go around the classroom. ]]> 2019-02-24 23:01:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641557 Humour even if they don't get it they will still laugh. https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641563 2019-02-24 23:01:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641563 Greeting every student by name every period. https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641570 2019-02-24 23:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641570 https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641574 Tell them about myself, learn about your students

]]> 2019-02-24 23:01:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641574 Asks questions about what they are currently reading https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641576 2019-02-24 23:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641576 working out favourite sports d https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641581 2019-02-24 23:01:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641581 https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641600 Participate in ice breaker activities so students get to know you. ]]> 2019-02-24 23:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641600 https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641604 Thumbs up heads dow]]> 2019-02-24 23:01:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641604 Make url codes and put around the room. As they scan they answer the questions. https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641607 2019-02-24 23:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641607 "weekend" conversations https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641612 2019-02-24 23:01:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641612 https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641619 Making time to listen to students’ stories and gettting to know them and their passions and interests]]> 2019-02-24 23:02:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641619 Be visible outside of the classroom - talk to the students when you're on PGD duty - they are more likely to talk to you informally outside of the classroom than they are in the classroom in front of other students oliveriom01 https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641627 2019-02-24 23:02:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641627 https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641632 Simple - always look them in the eye and smile when they greet you in the playground or when you greet them ]]> 2019-02-24 23:02:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641632 https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641635 Learning the students’ names by the end of the end of the first lesson is important. If the students have novels on their desks I ask them about what they are reading . Depending on the content that I am teaching I will share my story and students share their own stories , eg Christmas traditions, holiday destinations ]]> 2019-02-24 23:02:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641635 Student birthdays https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641639 Ask students to order themselves youngest to oldest in the classroom but... no speaking! Challenge to do it silently but then opens discussion to get to know them further]]> 2019-02-24 23:02:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641639 https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641652 Recommending literature I think they’d enjoy ]]> 2019-02-24 23:02:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641652 Create your own meme https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641661 2019-02-24 23:02:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641661 Play every one is in chasing game as well as other games. I also join in these. https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641662 2019-02-24 23:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641662 Standing at the door when they enter and exit the room. https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641663 Greet them with a hello when they enter and bye when they exit. Many students will stop and talk to you about what they are doing.]]> 2019-02-24 23:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641663 Speed dating https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641672 Have set of questions. Students partner up and answer a question. Rotate partners. Hear their responses and comment.]]> 2019-02-24 23:02:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641672 questions about their sport https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641697 2019-02-24 23:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641697 https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641715 Favourite food]]> 2019-02-24 23:02:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641715 Who wants to be a millionaire quiz https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641742 In teams, they answer questions and can phone a friend or ask for 50/50 - teacher makes up any ridiculous rules]]> 2019-02-24 23:02:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641742 Joke of the week https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641767 2019-02-24 23:02:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641767 Acknowledge achievements outside of school garbuttj01 https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641776 2019-02-24 23:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641776 linsleyj01 https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641828 Take any opportunity to talk to your students about themselves and what they love to do]]> 2019-02-24 23:03:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641828 I have a performa that I keep for each student from the first day https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641860 2019-02-24 23:03:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641860 Make a mistake and laugh at myself https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641893 Do this on purpose, ease the tension for students. ]]> 2019-02-24 23:03:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641893 https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641906 Birthday poster in homeroom]]> 2019-02-24 23:04:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641906 Survey in leons https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641907 When doing graphs use class dat]]> 2019-02-24 23:04:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641907 https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641950 Quote of the week]]> 2019-02-24 23:04:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641950 Feetings https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641952 Go for a walk as a class group.]]> 2019-02-24 23:04:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641952 Ask them what they expect from me https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641958 After going over collaborative class expectations, I always finish with asking them what they expect from me. ]]> 2019-02-24 23:04:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641958 Link a question back to the school theme. Ask students to create a page in their books and to write 5 things they are grateful for each week. Students don’t need to share but gets them thinking. https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641989 2019-02-24 23:04:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334641989 Get involved in extra curricular activities to know your students outside of the classroom. Fitness Club. linsleyj01 https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334642142 2019-02-24 23:05:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ReneeLane/lckghics7m0l/wish/334642142