There are many reasons why students miss school or struggle with engagement – Dec.6/22

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Shelley, Steve and Stan discuss an article published in October 2022 by Dr. Jess Whitley of the University of Ottawa and Dr. Beth Saggers Queensland University of Technology. It’s called“School attendance problems are complex, and our solutions need to be as well.” Restorative leadership is the lens through which we see and discuss this complex concern.  We are starting this week with “Academics and Well-Being.”

2:09 Differentiate student well being in activities like extra curricular

3:12 It’s not JUST academics or JUST well-being

4:10 Math as a social activity (see video link below)

5:08 Circles in Grade 3/4 classroom built community well-being

6:04 Needs of whole child informs small group formation by teacher

7:10 How to build a healthy team

7:19 Employers are looking for individuals who can work in teams

7:44 Creative groupings of students helps academics and well-bing

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Link to the full article “School attendance problems are complex, and our solutions need to be as well

Article referenced in podcast How to teach Math as a social activity

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