New Teacher Tips for Success Building Positive RelationshipS START STRONG – FINISH STRONG Dr. Lynne Paradis Belize 2011

Introduction  Getting a STRONG start  Start anytime philosophy  Support contacts  Trust yourself: self efficacy

Intended Learning Outcomes  Increase awareness  Identify ideas that work  Clarify critical role of relationships  Share best practices –Teachers are best source of excellence

Here I am: On stage “ Your never have a second chance to make a first impression.” What are the implications of this for next week?

Reading Key People  PATTERNS  POWER  PAYOFFS

Client Groups: What can I do to ensure effective beginnings?  Support staff  Administration  Colleagues  Parent Groups  Students  ATA

Master Teacher Behaviors  Fabulous facts about teaching and learning The STUDENT The TEACHER Classroom CLIMATE

The Student -My teacher likes me and believes I can succeed -I want to learn and succeed -My teacher takes time to get to know me (eg. Organizers) -My teacher values me.

The Teacher -My vocation is ‘to teach” -I nurture learners -Self efficacy. You can learn, and from me. I know what I teach.

Welcoming Climate -Welcoming: Pictures, pets, team concept -Winning students over -Planning -Know your material - Routines and signals for attention - Smiles - At the classroom door

School as a Social Endeavour -Peer learning -Co operative teaching strategies -Actively engaged students Student conversation, input, dialogue

Student Management  I am “Capable”  Forgiveness Model  Logical consequences  Tricks that work –Pause/squaring off –documentation –effort on prevention

Winning strategies  With students -- Recall how your favorite teachers treated you.  Value of ‘name’ and personal information  Fear and anxiety (yours and theirs)  Eye contact and proximity  Dress for success  Plan for success

Strategies to Succeed  Lean on others  Just Do It!  You are smarter than them!  9:00-3:00 is not a lifetime  Humor and Honesty  Smile

When in difficulty……..  Buy Time  Blame on Klein  “I ’m New” Line

Congratulations and Good Luck!