When it comes to the concept of Do No Harm, I believe that it is important to have consistency throughout the school. Teachers and students need to embrace the Do not Harm culture in order to see positive and fast results. Teaching students to take control of their actions would prove to be a more effective and long lasting social skill.
Future sphere of influence, as the school leader, how would my beliefs be reflected in discipline policies and practices?
I would have students and teachers actively participating on the creation of our school’s Do No Harm culture. I would ensure that our behavior approach is self-regulating as well as preventative in such way that we will take priority on preventing harm to others by focusing on the three dimensions for being respectful with themselves, with each other and with our school.
How would my beliefs be reflected in program practices and initiatives?
I will keep in mind the basic goals of restorative practices. I will be empathetic of the impact that results of less effective behaviors. Also, I will look for proactive ways to minimize the harm done and focus on the needs of the victims.
How would my beliefs be reflected in our professional development as a community of learners?
I liked the idea of creating a behavior chart that will display important information that can be analyzed to try to find patterns that would help understand the origin of the problems as well as figuring out how to avoid certain situations to avoid situations that could result in conflicts among students. I also liked the idea of creating self-contracts to make students accountable for their actions. It is also important to show students what are the outcomes and the consequences caused by their actions.
Is the concept of teaching students to “first do no harm” integrated into the culture of your school (or workplace)?
I do not believe it is explicitly and clearly stated in our school policy. However, I could see the principles of Do No Harm embedded in our behavior policies. All the rules are made around being safe, respecting themselves, their peers, and the school.
How does your answer to the previous prompt sit with you?
I am not sure about the effectiveness of the behavior plans in our schools. I believe that we could add more components to what it is already in place right now. One thing that could be improved is getting all teachers on board and making sure there is consistency throughout campus including not only teachers, but noon duty staff as well.
Committing to 5 things that I am willing to do this semester that will make my school a more positive restorative place:
· Foster understanding of students’ behavior
· Seek to repair harm
· Using affective questions when addressing conflicts.
· Start a Do No Harm culture in my classroom by implementing the three dimensions:
o Take care of yourself
o Take care of each other
o Take care of this place
· Handling issues with a positive tone.
Future sphere of influence, as the school leader, how would my beliefs be reflected in discipline policies and practices?
I would have students and teachers actively participating on the creation of our school’s Do No Harm culture. I would ensure that our behavior approach is self-regulating as well as preventative in such way that we will take priority on preventing harm to others by focusing on the three dimensions for being respectful with themselves, with each other and with our school.
How would my beliefs be reflected in program practices and initiatives?
I will keep in mind the basic goals of restorative practices. I will be empathetic of the impact that results of less effective behaviors. Also, I will look for proactive ways to minimize the harm done and focus on the needs of the victims.
How would my beliefs be reflected in our professional development as a community of learners?
I liked the idea of creating a behavior chart that will display important information that can be analyzed to try to find patterns that would help understand the origin of the problems as well as figuring out how to avoid certain situations to avoid situations that could result in conflicts among students. I also liked the idea of creating self-contracts to make students accountable for their actions. It is also important to show students what are the outcomes and the consequences caused by their actions.
Is the concept of teaching students to “first do no harm” integrated into the culture of your school (or workplace)?
I do not believe it is explicitly and clearly stated in our school policy. However, I could see the principles of Do No Harm embedded in our behavior policies. All the rules are made around being safe, respecting themselves, their peers, and the school.
How does your answer to the previous prompt sit with you?
I am not sure about the effectiveness of the behavior plans in our schools. I believe that we could add more components to what it is already in place right now. One thing that could be improved is getting all teachers on board and making sure there is consistency throughout campus including not only teachers, but noon duty staff as well.
Committing to 5 things that I am willing to do this semester that will make my school a more positive restorative place:
· Foster understanding of students’ behavior
· Seek to repair harm
· Using affective questions when addressing conflicts.
· Start a Do No Harm culture in my classroom by implementing the three dimensions:
o Take care of yourself
o Take care of each other
o Take care of this place
· Handling issues with a positive tone.