An Introduction to Circle Time Solutions - A Caring Classroom
Presenter: Dr. Sue Roffey
| Dr. Sue Roffey was a teacher for 17 years, mostly working with students who had a range of behavioural difficulties. She then became an educational psychologist involved not only with students, but also with families and schools. Since 2002 she has been lecturing on the school counsellor training course at the University of Western Sydney and working in schools around Australia. Sue’s extensive publications are not only based on research but on direct and indirect experiences of what works in creating supportive communities and maximising pro-social behaviour. This includes a focus on the wellbeing of teachers. |
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| Cost: |
$189.00 |
| Date: |
Thursday, 4 November 2010 |
Time: |
9.00a.m.-3.30p.m. |
| Venue: |
Education Development Centre
Milner Street
Hindmarsh, SA, 5007 |
| Contact: |
For further information please contact Tessa Spring
Phone: 1800 656 685
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 | Description | | Circle Time Solutions (CTS) is more than a program: it is a democratic & respectful pedagogy to develop social/emotional skills & a positive classroom ethos. CTS builds resilience and mental health, promotes empathy, reduces bullying and fosters school connectedness. This builds an effective learning environment.
This full day course will:
- Introduce the philosophy and principles underpinning Circles
- Give participants the opportunity to experience a range of Circle activities
- Give participants confidence is facilitating Circles with students
- Outline research on how to maximise positive outcomes
- Report on what teachers and students say about the differences it makes
- Give opportunities to ask questions and explore issues
- Give guidance on getting Circle Solutions started in your class
- Provide information on resources.
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