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Motivating Our Students through
Building Resiliency
Woodlands Ring Secondary School
Sharing at APS Global Education Conference 201212 July 2012
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Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!
“Purpose and Meaning are essential to build a community of mind.”
Thomas Sergiovanni
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Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!
Scope Scope
• Who do we serve• What Guides Us• How Do We Build Resiliency• What Are Some Observable
Outcomes
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Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!
Who Do We Who Do We ServeServe
Families with low income
Low in self-
efficacy
Low in self-
confidence
Secondary 4NT & 5 students make up 11 - 12% of student population
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Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!
What Guides What Guides UsUs
Our Belief
“Our students are CapableCapable,
TeachableTeachable and LovableLovable.”
Create Culture of CareCare
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Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!
What Guides What Guides UsUs
School Philosophy
“Every child is uniqueunique, whose potentialpotential can be
maximized so as to
contributecontribute selflessly to society.”Teachers’ Pledge: We will … bring out the best in our students
We will guide our … useful and good citizens of Singapore
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Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!
Vision, Mission, Motto & Values
What Guides What Guides UsUs
Work Rise Serve
ResponsibiliResponsibilityty
RespectRespect ResilienceResilience
Mental Model: increase resiliency increase motivation
Successful Learners! Successful Learners!
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Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!
How Do We How Do We Build Build
ResiliencyResiliency
Quality Relationshi
ps
Students’ Voice
Culture of
Learning
Emphases in the WRS Curriculum
People Our Focus
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Character & Character & Citizenship Citizenship Education Education
FrameworkFrameworkProvide
Opportunities for
Meaningful Participation
Increase Prosocial Bonding
Set Clear, Consisten
t Boundarie
s
Teach Lifeskills, Social &
Emotional Competencie
s
Set and Communicat
e High Expectation
s
Provide Care &
Support Active Active CitizeCitize
nsns
VibranVibrant t
LeadeLeadersrs
Responsibility
RespectResilience
adapted from Henderson & Milstein’s Resiliency Wheel
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Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!
Teaching of values and Social Emotional competencies
– Creating “Motivation Mondays” & “Celebration Fridays”
– displaying quotations around the school and using them frequently
– Role-modelling by School Leaders– Practising language patterns of
influence
How Do We How Do We Build Build
ResiliencyResiliencyCulture of Culture of Learning Learning
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Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!
Increasing pro-social bonding – Matching teachers to class profile– Introducing “Teach the Child”
Programme– Celebrating Blessings Day– On-going class visits to give pep talks (visibility of School Leaders)– Learning at Week ‘X’– Recognition: priority seating at
Quadrangle for morning assembly
Building Building Quality Quality
RelationshiRelationships ps
How Do We How Do We Build Build
ResiliencyResiliency
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Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!
Providing opportunities for meaningful participation
– Showcasing talents and success stories
– Participating in Students’ Forum– Planning of school events: “Technically Normal” Day– Naming of Class and Classroom
Decoration– Appointing Student Canteen
Managers
Students’ Students’ VoiceVoice
How Do We How Do We Build Build
ResiliencyResiliency
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Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!
Setting and communicating high expectations with strong support
– Parents (especially for Secondary 5 students)
– Higher Institutes of Education
How Do We How Do We Build Build
ResiliencyResiliencyPartnership Partnership
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Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!
What Are What Are Some Some
Observable Observable OutcomesOutcomesQuantitative data
•Attendance: consistently ~98%•Punctuality: consistently ~98%•Progression rate:
– 100% for 4NT– 77% in 2009 to 82% in 2011 for S5
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Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!
What Are What Are Some Some
Observable Observable OutcomesOutcomesPercentage of 4NT & S5 Students
Achieving Distinctions in CCA Grade
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Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!
What Are What Are Some Some
Observable Observable OutcomesOutcomes
Quality of School Experience Survey Mean Response Index from 2007 to 2011 for 4NA
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Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!
What Are What Are Some Some
Observable Observable OutcomesOutcomes
Quality of School Experience Survey Mean Response Index from 2007 to 2011 for 4NT
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Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!
Special Mention•4NT students from Robotics Club coached ITE & JC students •4NT students selected as Chairpersons of CCAs •S5 student achieved the NCC Outstanding Cadet Award 2012•4NT & S5 students shortlisted for the Lee Kuan Yew All-round Student Award interview in 2010 & 2012, respectively
What Are What Are Some Some
Observable Observable OutcomesOutcomes
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Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!
WhatWhat’’s Nexts Next
• Deepening teachers’ professional practice in developing students’ 21st century competencies
• Increasing teachers’ competencies in reflective practice
• Enhancing engagement with parents and external stakeholders as partners in education
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Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!
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http://www.woodlandsringsec.moe.edu.sg/
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Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!Through the gates of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, Walk the BEST!
“Purpose and Meaning are essential to build a community of mind.”
Thomas Sergiovanni
Singapore Teachers’ Vision: Lead . Care . Inspire