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Team & Community Building In Your
Academy
March 11, 2013
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Careers In Education Academy
Ygnacio Valley High SchoolO Established in 2001O Currently have almost 140 studentsO Increased focus on the community aspect
of the academy to increase academic achievement:
O Beach tripO Field dayO Leadership committee
O Hired a peer counselor this year
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AgendaO Learning Students’ Names
O Community Building In The Classroom
O 5 Elements of Community Building
O Team/Community Building Activities
O Community Brainstorm
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Learning Students’ Names
What's in a name? Introduce yourself to the group and share any of the following information:
O who you were named afterO the origin or meaning of your nameO what you like or dislike about your name
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Community Building in the Classroom
“Students don’t care how much you know till they know how much you care.”
O Why is it important to take time for community building?
O What are the important elements of community building?
O The following are 5 elements considered important when trying to build community…
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Elements of Community Building
1. Through identity – are they part of the classroom environment?
2. Through familiarity and predictability – do they know what to expect in your classroom?
3. Through a welcoming environment – including a smile from the teacher
4. Through trust – do they feel safe in your class? Do you listen to them?
5. Through family – do you make positive connections with their family/parents?
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Build CommunityODomino
OMan Overboard
OStereotype Walk
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DominoO Draw two things that represent you best.O Once completed connect your domino with
someone else who has a similar representation.
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Man OverboardO The group mingles around until the leader
calls out one of the 6 options:O Bridge = 2 peopleO Lighthouse = 3 peopleO Row Your Boat = 3 peopleO Man Overboard = 4 peopleO Shark Attack = 5 people
O If a person ends up without a partner/team, he/she is a “buoy” and is out of the game
O Repeat and have fun!
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Stereotype WalkO Disclaimer:
O Teachers should be comfortable and known by her/his students.
O It is highly suggested that a lesson about discrimination, prejudice, stereotypes and “-isms”, be taught prior to this activity.
O Remind students about cultural and emotional sensitivity while keeping an open mind.
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Community BrainstormO In groups of 3 – 4…
O Each person share 1 event or activity that their academy does to promote team/community building.
O Add to the Community Brainstorm Board
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“We cannot plan lessons in hopes that student thinking
will shine in an environment where our
students do not care about one another.”
-Peter Brunn