Take some time to become more familiar with restorative practices. Go to edutopia and search for the following terms:
After you have read two articles on restorative practices, write a summary of what you have learned then answer the following questions:
Go to YouTube and find videos on classroom connection activities using the following search terms:
Think back to class discussions and circles you have participated in, then answer the following questions:
This activity together with activities 5 and 6 are designed to give you practice using restorative practices to address student behavior. For each activity, read the scenario and write a reflection that summarizes how you would use restorative practices to address the student.
Izzy is a 3rd grade student. She struggles to learn content and turn in assignments. Izzy also is involved in a lot of conflict with the students at her table. Anytime there is group work, Izzy is usually arguing with her partner or group mates.
On this occasion, Izzy was assigned a partner and given a reading assignment to do. Izzy refused to work with her partner and was not working on her assignment.
How would you address this situation with Izzy?
This activity together with activities 4 and 6 are designed to give you practice using restorative practices to address student behavior. For each activity, read the scenario and write a reflection that summarizes how you would use restorative practices to address the student.
Samuel is a middle school student who is chronically late to class. He is rarely on time and has served several detentions for tardiness. Samuel is very behind on his work as a result of his issues with tardiness.
Samuel is often tired and unfocused.
On this occasion, Samuel comes into class late. He goes to his desk and takes out his notebook to take notes on the lesson, but falls asleep at his desk instead.
How would you address this situation with Samuel?
This activity together with activities 4 and 5 are designed to give you practice using restorative practices to address student behavior. For each activity, read the scenario and write a reflection that summarizes how you would use restorative practices to address the student.
Jordan is a 4th grade student. He is easily frustrated during reading because he struggles to read. Jordan has an IEP and is given a long list of accommodations to help him learn.
Jordan can get very emotional and shut down if he gets frustrated.
On this occasion Jordan was given a reading assignment. You read the directions out loud and check for understanding. You also give Jordan a checklist and graphic organizer to help him complete the assignment. You let Jordan know you’ll be back to check on his progress and leave to help other students.
As you are helping other students, you hear a commotion from Jordan’s table. Jordan has thrown his reading materials to the ground and is crying at his desk with his head down. Jordan will not look at you or speak to you.