Moving to Relationship-Based Learning

We are moving from Cultural Responsive Practise to Relationship-Based Learning. 

TOD and we are out at Awhitu Environmental Camp, thanks to our Board Chair. We are experiencing some of the activities our Year 7 and 8 do when they come to camp in January. 

We competed at archery and learnt the steps the students learn. Bows on toes, load, when you're ready to, fire. Don't forget to wait until everyone is finished. 

We hiked, the main hike is around 2 hours we tried to do the short version, but it was nice out in the fresh air and we did three activities. At the lookout, we stopped and shared one thing about ourselves depending on the lolly we grabbed. We visited the old homestead and had a history lesson, and then shared some more. Once on the beach, we had to create an image that represented us. Mine was footsteps in the sand. But I loved the frame around the layers on the beach. 

We had an excellent day for being outside. Inside we discussed What does Relationship-based learning look like and what does it mean for us as teachers.

Relationship-based Learning 

What does that mean?

What does that look like for students?

• Time for them each day
• Knowing your learners
• Patience
• Connecting

Why is this important?

• Accelerates Learning
• Fewer Behaviour Issues
• Students Teacher feel good
• Freedom to make it Fun
• Feel Valued

What does it mean for Staff?

• Knowing each other
• Helping growth
• Mutual Respect
• Tolerance
• Using each other's strengths/ help develop weaknesses
• Laughter/Humour
• Patience
• Honesty
• I got your Back
• Be Constructive
• Taking off Pressure
• Being Equal
• Knowing Vulnerabilities
• Showing Understanding/Empathy
• Trust
• Cohesiveness