Happy and Effective Teacher Habits

SPARK 2019 New Teacher OrientationSanta Rosa County, FLMartha Gough and Iris Harrell, TSA District Mentor Coaches

http://www.hiphoplead.com/video/pharrell-happy-official-video/

Agenda• Session Objectives and Your Goal(s)

• The Contagious …

• Rules and Procedures

• Explore Habits

• Thoughts from SRCSD Beginning Teachers

• Reflection on Goal(s)

• Session Survey

Session Objectives

• Provide you with habits to make your teaching journey easier, happier, and more effective for you and your students.

•Demonstrate engagement strategies to use in your classroom to benefit student learning outcomes.

• Encourage the consistent implementation of "happy teacher habits" for effective instruction.

1. What is one personal learning need that you have right now?

• Think about it, write it down and take ownership.

2. What SPARK session(s) will you attend (or already have) that will help support you in moving toward this goal?

“It’s not where you start, it’s how you finish!”Gabe Sonnier

“The best teachers understand that the key to unlocking student potential is by developing positive, respectful relationships with their students beginning on the first day of the school year.”

https://www.thoughtco.com/develop-positive-relationships-with-students-3194339

Establishing RULES:

*A rule regulates a serious offense.

*When a student breaks the rule,

a consequence follows.

Examples:1-Arrive on time.

2-Keep food and drinks out of computer area.3-Use technology for

learning.

Implementing PROCEDURES:

*A procedure is simply a way that you want something to be done in your classroom.

*When a student does not follow a procedure, you

remind him of the procedure and practice it with him

if necessary.

Examples:1-Creating a system for

restroom use2-Collecting work

3-Ending the class efficiently

SWAYBuild trust and

influence by being consistently pleasant and

relying on your classroom

management plan.

Narrow

Happy Habit:

The point…

is that in virtually every industry or

endeavor,

just a few things make the greatest

difference.

Understanding this rule just may be the foundation for anything you want to achieve

in the most effective manner.

The majority of effects come from

a minority of causes.

Shift

Happy Habit:

“Far more than talent or intelligence,

it is hard work that is the secret to success.”

Teach great lessons…

Give your best to your students.Foster in them a GROWTH MINSET.

Then, turn the reigns over to them and let them grow.

and then

shiftresponsibility in total to your students.

“Grit is a combination of passion and perseverance, a belief that failure can be overcome. It’s a willingness to conquer challenges, instead of avoid them.”

Grit says, “I’ve got this.”

Listen

Happy Habit:

“Over the years I’ve had the chance to observe many classrooms. Teachers will ask if I can come in and ask how they might improve.

In almost every case, the first thing I tell them is they talk too much.”

Happy Teacher Habits, Michael Linsin,(pg. 112)

Exploring the Happy Habits

Collaborative Grouping Activity

A Collection of Happy Habits

as shared by our own Santa Rosa County

teachers

Progress Toward Your GOAL(S)

• Identify any of the “Happy Habits” that will help you move toward your goal(s).

• Think about your next steps.

Some days you just need…

Please complete

the session survey

before you leave.

Wishing you all a fantastic 2019-20 school year!