Tips for Student Engagement and Relationship Building

Orpheus WilliamsPrincipal, KIPP STAR Middle School

Debon LewisPrincipal, KIPP AMP Middle School

What Works in Urban SchoolsJanuary 21, 2012 NYU Kimmel Center www.whatworksined.org

T I P S F O R ST U D E N T E N G AG E M E N T A N D R E L AT I O N S H I P - B U I L D I N G

Tips for Student Engagement and Relationship-BuildingPresented by: Orpheus Williams, Principal, KIPP STAR Middle School Debon Lewis, Principal, KIPP AMP Middle School Our engagement-based teaching approach provides some foundational strategies for strengthening student relationships and the overall learning process. In order to fully maximize every instructional second, all students must be engaged from the moment they cross the threshold into our classrooms. After this session, you will walk away with tips on how to make your classroom a place where kids won't want to leave. This session is especially well-suited for middle school teachers.

WHY ARE WE HERE?

Students achieving at least one year of growth in Math and ELA Students at proficiency in ELA and Math 8th grade students scoring at Level 4/Advanced in ELA and Math Students scoring 75% on the 8th grade Social Studies Exam (June 2011)

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTESMotivational Quote #1: Always pick up the mirror before you pick up the magnifying glass Susan Winston Motivational Quote #2: Every word and action to a child sends a message. Tomorrow, listen to what you say to your kids and tune in to the messages your sending. Are they messages that say: You have permanent traits and Im judging them? Or are they messages that say Youre a developing person and Im interested in your development? Carol Dweck

SESSION AIMS

AIM #1 TWBAT discover and discuss effective strategies to build (and/or strengthen) their relationships with their students.AIM #2 -- TWBAT examine and refine their mindset and rationale for achieving 100% engagement in their classes.

TIPS FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING

Session Agenda Intro

Do Now2 Views on Relationship Building

3 Variables Student EngagementPublic Victory Private Victory Q&A (time permitting)

Turn & Talk

Student Voices:

TIPS FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING

Saphiers 6(+1) Key Teacher Traits for Building Relationships: 1) Acknowledge Them 2) Value Them 3) Respect Them 4) Demonstrate Fairness 5) Exhibit Realness 6) Open to humor and having fun 7) Re-establishing Contact (following negative interaction

TIPS FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING

LEVELS OF RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

2nd Aim : TWBAT examine and refine their mindset and rationale for achieving 100% engagement in their classes.

JOY FACTOR

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RATIO

TIPS FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND RELATIONSHIPBUILDING

THE HEAD FAKE

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PUBLIC VICTORY PRIVATE VICTORY

TIPS FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING

HELPFUL RESOURCESSaphier, Jon. Skillful Teacher Kunjufu, Jawanza. Black Students: Middle Class Teachers Maxwell, John C. Five Levels of Leadership Lemov, Doug. Teach Like A Champion Wong, Harry K. The First Days of School Covey, Stephen. Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

TIPS FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING

TIPS FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING

KIPP AMP ACADEMY SUMMER PD 2011

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