Building Our Classroom Culture Together
Creating a positive learning environment Year 9 Social Studies Respect, Communication, and Inclusion
What Makes Someone Feel Included?
Think about times when you felt truly welcomed and included What specific actions or words made the difference? How can we create this feeling for everyone in our classroom?
Relationship Building Workshop
Small group discussions on supporting classmates Brainstorm ways to show respect to peers and teachers Create scenarios for helping struggling students Share ideas with the whole class
Communication Strategies
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Our Classroom Culture Agreement
Compile all student responses into our living document Everyone's voice matters in our classroom These agreements can evolve as we learn together We all commit to upholding these values
Moving Forward Together
'Culture is not just one aspect of the game - it IS the game.' - Lou Gerstner Our classroom culture will determine our success Every interaction is an opportunity to strengthen our community