Creating Restorative Cultures
Positive student behaviour is essential to promoting engagement in learning and to maximise the impact of classroom teacher.
PARTICIPANTS WILL:
Explore their own beliefs about student engagement, behaviour management and ways of responding to conflict
Understand the philosophy and rationale behind restorative practices such as conferencing and circles
Explore typical school-based scenarios requiring intervention
Plan for ways to introduce and embed restorative practices across a school community
It is intended for all school staff seeking to better understand restorative justice practices and ways of effectively using them to resolve conflict and support positive changes in student behaviour.
Creating Restorative Cultures
WHAT YOU’LL LEAVE WITH:
Clarity in your own beliefs and practices about student engagement, behaviour management and way of responding to contact;
An understanding of the philosophy and rationale behind restorative justice and practices;
An exploration of typical school-based scenarios requiring intervention;
Having practised in structures and strategies to respond to conflict and issues, including restorative chats, small group conferencing, classroom conferencing and circles;
A plan for ways to introduce and implement restorative practices across the school community
