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General Collaboration Exercise · Closure and Transfer

Student Leaders - The Teacher Toolkit

Make sure they understand that becoming a Student Leader is a privilege and, if accepted, they must take it seriously by meeting all commitments.

5 to 15 minutesTIME
Pairs, Small group (4-8)GROUP SIZE
ActiveENERGY
In personSETTING
High cognitive loadCOGNITIVE LOAD
Strengthens Follow Through This closure and transfer exercise strengthens Follow Through, one of the eight Gathering Effectiveness pillars.

How to run it

  1. When students feel more involved in the daily operations of the classroom, they begin to positively manage themselves and each other.
  2. Pitch the idea Tell the students that soon they will have the opportunity to “apply” for classroom jobs as Student Leaders.
  3. Give them a few examples of the types of jobs that are available.
  4. Define the jobs In the beginning of the year, define and demonstrate how various classroom jobs are done.
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When students feel more involved in the daily operations of the classroom, they begin to positively manage themselves and each other.

Pitch the idea Tell the students that soon they will have the opportunity to “apply” for classroom jobs as Student Leaders.

Give them a few examples of the types of jobs that are available.

Define the jobs In the beginning of the year, define and demonstrate how various classroom jobs are done.

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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Student Leaders - The Teacher Toolkit. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: When students feel more involved in the daily operations of the classroom, they begin to positively manage themselves and each other.; Pitch the idea Tell the students that soon they will have the opportunity to “apply” for classroom jobs as Student Leaders.; Give them a few examples of the types of jobs that are available.; Define the jobs In the beginning of the year, define and demonstrate how various classroom jobs are done.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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