For week
number four, I began by creating an artifact for my Genius Hour project. My Movie Trailer is now posted and I hope you enjoy it! I also added a video of what Camp Wabanaki is all about so viewers can have a visual and see how the Quality 8 is implemented.
I researched belonging and safety regarding the quality 8. Similarly, after reflecting on what I learned, I believe safety and belonging go hand in hand as there is social, emotional and physical safety which all relate to belonging. If a child does not feel safe socially, emotionally or physically, they will not feel like they belong resulting in the refusal of coming to school. To begin, there is physically safety which is the easiest to enforce. Ensuring all children know the safety procedures, feel protected and feel safe in their surroundings.
I researched belonging and safety regarding the quality 8. Similarly, after reflecting on what I learned, I believe safety and belonging go hand in hand as there is social, emotional and physical safety which all relate to belonging. If a child does not feel safe socially, emotionally or physically, they will not feel like they belong resulting in the refusal of coming to school. To begin, there is physically safety which is the easiest to enforce. Ensuring all children know the safety procedures, feel protected and feel safe in their surroundings.
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| Barclay, P. 2016. [Online Image] Retrieved from https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/bigideas/belief-and-belonging/7208864 |
Physical safety is the easiest to execute if
teachers are properly following the safety guidelines, rules and procedures. Social
and emotional safety on the other hand is harder to establish. Students need to
feel like a sense of belonging by having agency, autonomy and feeling apart of
the class. It is important for teacher to recognize diverse needs and make
strong connections to each child, getting to know their interests, to feel like
they belong.
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| [Online Image]. Retrieved from https://www.runfordiversity.com/about.html |
Teachers should foster a supportive and caring learning environment,
where students respect each other feeling a sense of community. Students needs
and emotions should be met as everyone learns differently. Overall, for children
to feel like they belong, teachers should create an inclusive classroom where
everyone feels safe and supported, enhancing their ability to learn.
Information retrieved from personal communication and Lee, C. (2019). 7 Ways to give your students a sense of belonging. Retrieved from https://www.turnitin.com/blog/7-ways-to-give-your-students-a-sense-of-belonging
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