1. Creating Community in the Classroom MMSD Class: Winter 2012 Carla Hacker: chacker@madison.k12.wi.us chacker@madison.k12.wi.us Kathy Hellenbrand: khellenbrand@madison.k12.wi.us Laurie Frank Lsfrank@mac.com Creating Community in the Classroom MMSD Class: Winter 2012 Carla Hacker: chacker@madison.k12.wi.us chacker@madison.k12.wi.us Kathy Hellenbrand: khellenbrand@madison.k12.wi.us Laurie Frank Lsfrank@mac.com

2. If we teach today’s students the way we did yesterday’s, we rob them of tomorrow. John Dewey

4. Flow Foundations Creating Conditions/Tools Facilitator Knowledge Application

5. Part 1: FOUNDATIONS What is community? Why create community in schools? Experiencing community building Ground Rules Create base teams Research on community building Definition of Community Vision for community building: Making it come alive

6. The Best Workshop Ever Facilitators Be prepared Lessons are interactive Facilitate conversation & communication Be engaging Build in breaks and allow for sustenance Turn cell phones off and present Teach with purpose Be playful and laugh Be positive and encourage

7. The Best Workshop Ever Everyone One person talks at a time Have an open mind and good attitude Be positive and encouraging Be on time Be an active listener and respectful of others’ opinions Cell phones off (except for need) Appropriate and respectful language (be kind)

8. The Best Workshop Ever Everyone Be alert and present Watch our sarcastic humor You can only volunteer yourself Be sensitive to differences and learning styles

11. Definitions: Sense of Community

12. “Sense of Community” A feeling of camaraderie, respect and belonging that stems from people coming together with a shared purpose, an openness, and a willingness to accept and enjoy each other The gathering of different perspectives with a common purpose to enhance, learn, grow, and foster individual talents as well as a sense of learning from one another

13. “Sense of Community” A group of humans who work together in a safe, respectful environment for a common purpose. ~ The Intentionals MLCK A sense of community a achieved when a group of open-minded individuals collaborate toward a common goal with mutual trust and respect, responsibility, and a shared purpose. ~ Megan, Drew, Kari, Carissa, Kat

14. “Sense of Community” A connection that is felt among individuals in a group that is fun, safe, and has a meaningful common purpose. ~ K 2 L 2 Sense of community is when a group of people come together in a compassionate and respectful manner.

15. From Group to Community “In genuine community there are no sides. It is not always easy but by the time they reach community the members have learned how to give up cliques and factions. They have learned how to listen to each other and how not to reject each other. Sometimes consensus in community is reached with miraculous rapidity. But at other times it is arrived at only after lengthy struggle. Just because it is a safe place does not mean community is a place without conflict. It is, however, a place where conflict can be resolved without physical or emotional bloodshed and with wisdom as well as grace. A community is a group that can fight gracefully.” M. Scott Peck M.D. The Different Drum: Community Making and Peace

16. Thomas Sergiovanni states that “the need for community is universal. A sense of belonging, of continuity, of being connected to others and to ideas and values that make our lives meaningful and significant -- these needs are shared by all of us.”

17. Sergiovanni goes on to say: “… Communities are collections of individuals who are bonded together by natural will and who are together binded to a set of shared ideas and ideals. This bonding and binding is tight enough to transform them from a collection of “I’s” into a collective “we.” As a “we,” members are part of a tightly knit web of meaningful relationships. This “we” usually shares a common place and over time comes to share common sentiments and traditions that are sustaining. When describing community it is helpful to speak of community kinship, of mind, of place, and of memory.”

18. “The people in one’s life are like the pillars on one’s porch you see life through. And sometimes they hold you up. And sometimes they lean on you, and sometimes it’s just enough to know they’re standing by.” Anonymous

19. Community is consciousness of connection, combining and comprising: Courtesy, communication, collaboration, cooperation, consideration, caring, compassion, curiosity, commonalities, common goals, confidence, creativity, courage, challenge, camaraderie, and conceivably chocolate. CTC Group, 2004

20. TAPS T = Together A = Alone P = Pairs S =Small groups

21. The Container Concept

22. Not all Containers are Alike

24. We Have Choices… We have Influence… What are the qualities of your container at school?

25. VISION AT PEACE CARING COMPASSIONATE CONFIDENT CONTRIBUTER CREATIVE CRITICAL THINKER EMPATHETIC EMPLOYED FORGIVING GET ALONG W/ OTHERS GOOD COMMUNICATOR GOOD PARENTS GOOD SELF ESTEEM HAPPY HEALTHY HONEST INDEPENDENT INTEGRITY LITERATE LOYAL MOTIVATED PATIENT PERSEVERENCE POSITIVE ATTITUDE PROBLEM SOLVERS PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS RELIABLE RESILIENT RESOURCEFUL RESPECT RESPONSIBLE SELF RESPECT SELF SUFFICIENT SENSE OF HUMOR SUCCESSFUL WELL-INFORMED

26. “Recent research showed that teachers only intervened in four percent or one out of twenty- five bullying incidents, although teachers thought they’d intervened in 71%. Youth can be very good at hiding bullying behaviors from adults.” Creates a Safe Environment: It’s about Prevention From: Sticks and Stones…: Changing the dynamics of bullying and youth violence (1999) by Katherine J. Kocs., MSW. Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resource

27. Frees the Brain for Learning Caine and Caine refer to “relaxed alertness” as when the brain is at it’s best for learning. Brain-Compatible Elements for Learning Absence of threat Meaningful content Choices Adequate time Enriched environment Collaboration Immediate feedback Mastery (application) *From ITI: The Model, Integrated Thematic Instruction, by Susan Kovalik, 1994

28. Supports Academic Learning From: Zins, J.E., Weissberg, R.P., Wang, M.C., and Walberg, H.J, eds. (2004). Building Academic Success on Social and Emotional Learning: What does the research say? New York, NY: Teachers College Press. Safe, caring, and orderly environments are conducive to learning. Caring relations between teachers and students foster a desire to learn and a connection to school. When students can self-manage their stress and motivations, and set goals and organize themselves, they do better.

29. Helps Youth Gain Assets & Life Skills From: The Search Institute: www.search-institute.org Protection from High-Risk Behaviors Promotion of Positive Attitudes and Behaviors The more assets, the better.

30. An Incomplete list of Lifeskills…  Asking for Help  Attentive Listening  Caring  Choice and Accountability  Citizenship  Cleanliness  Common Sense  Communication  Conflict Resolution  Conservation  Cooperation  Courage  Curiosity  Diversity  Effort  Empathy  Endurance  Flexibility  Forgiveness  Friendship  Goal Setting  Health  Honesty  Imagination  Inclusion  Integrity  Initiative  Justice  Kindness  Leadership  Loyalty  Making Mistakes  Mixing  Organization  Patience  Peacefulness  Perseverance  Perspective Taking  Pride  Problem Solving  Purpose  Relationships  Resourcefulness  Respect  Responsibility  Risk Taking  Safety  Self-Discipline  Sense of Humor  Trust/Trustworthiness  Wisdom

31. CASEL Study* * Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning http://www.casel.org/downloads/metaanalysissum.pdf … four-year study confirming that school-based social and emotional learning programs that help students build positive relationships, develop empathy, and resolve conflicts respect-fully and cooperatively also have a positive effect on academic performance. (from article by International Institute for Restorative Practices: www.safersanerschools.org/library/caselstudy.html)

32. Supports Social Emotional Learning (SEL) See www.CASEL.org

33. Teach SEL Competencies Self-awareness Social awareness Self-management Relationship skills Responsible decision making Greater Attachment, Engagement & Commitment to School Less Risky Behavior, More Assets, More Positive Development Better Academic Performance and Success in School and Life Safe, Caring, Challenging, Well- Managed, Participatory Learning Environments How SEL Supports Good Outcomes for Young People http://www.casel.org/downloads/Safe%20and%20Sound/2B_Performance.pdf

34. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Retrieved from: http://two.not2.org/psychosynthesis/articles/maslow.gif

35. Homework Bring an artifact that has meaning for you Write a question about what you would like to explore regarding community building, adventure ed., use of activities, or other topic related to the class.

36. Group Journals