What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? We have become much more aware of the things we do that we don't know that we do.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? Although we still have a way to come, we are all self-correcting when we are accidentally stereotyping. Our awareness has been raised.

“We have really enjoyed the process of thinking about out our biases and stereotypes. We linked the end of the kit with some learning around diversity and the students integrated their art knowledge by creating a mask showing their understanding of diversity.”

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What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? Through the action plan and because it was established collaboratively, I have noticed my class are more thoughtful in their own actions. This may also be due to our own school values and the explicit teaching of those.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? The discussions allowed students to share their ideas in a safe environment and explore issues that may have been difficult to talk about in other settings.

“Personally, this was a fantastic reflection tool for myself and for my kids. We had some great in depth discussions around some of the issues surrounding ourselves today.”

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What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? We will be revisiting this kit throughout 2019 but I can see real benefit in introducing it in it's entirety when we meet our new classes in 2020. This links very closely with our Relationship Based learning PLD from the work of Russell Bishop which is on

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? Celebrates our differences and the things that make us the same! Lots of great positive relationships!

“We have thoroughly enjoyed the 'Not Part of My World' activities. The children have really benefited from having conversations. We have a multi -cultural class with many ESOL children, and several others who have moved here from other countries overseas it is so very important that we celebrate uniqueness and not discriminate because of it! Thanks so much School Kit.”

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What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? They are a little more informed about the different cultures and why they are important

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? We had lots of discussions and lots put into our Inquiry and Oral Language Programmes

“My students felt it was a little above them. They didn't enjoy is as much as the hands on activities from previous kits.”

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Posted 5 years ago

What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? The class come up with some small goals such as, stand tall when we do karakia and learn more about each others families.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? I think the kit was a good start to making the students more aware of the world around them and the judgments they make about other people. I think they are more aware of the impact of their actions.

“This was a good topic to look at. Some of the content was difficult for my students. They were very confused by the smart goals and it took a few goes. They really like sharing where they came from.”

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What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? I think it is still very much a work in progress and we will readdress next term

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? Students were nicer to each other, but it didn't last, hence me wanting to re look at our plans next term The compliment cards were a real hit, as were the poems.

“I loved this kit in that it challenged me and my students to think about the way we all treat each other and the words we used. We talked a lot about the power of positivity and the difference between banter, rudeness, being mean, bullying and racism. I was shocked to learn that there is some - albeit a small amount - of racism in this school and the students were shocked to learn what actually constitutes racism. I did find the instructions hard to follow at times, and wasn't sure if I was always doing it right. I did not like the cards 'what i wish my teacher knew' as it felt like an uncomfortable conversation. I did bring out some negative things, in which a student talked about wanting to kill/harm self. This in the end was a good conversation to have, but it was a hard time to go through, as I felt that the parent blamed me for doing this activity.”

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What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? It has been great to see different views/assumptions of others whether it be their occupation, beliefs, race etc.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? this has created a more understanding and even more supportive environment and we have had some great open discussions. This is the third School Kit we have used and our Tamariki get so much out of using them. Just food for thought as mentioned above a

“This is a wonderful resource, we are a RBL school and follow Russell Bishops belief that building relationships is key to learners success. We enjoyed using this as we have a very diverse class - I work in a collaborative setting and my colleague and I thought this would be amazing to use at the beginning of the year when we are working on relationships, class expectations etc.....”

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What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? Children are more away of where each other have come from. They are aware of the language they use to describe this too.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? Positive change in the children. They enjoyed the lessons and the discussions afterwards.

“Some of the lessons we found hard to follow. It would be great if some of the things in the kit could have been labelled.”

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