Building Alliances between School and Home: Integrating the All Kinds of Minds Principles into...

Building Alliances between School and Home: Integrating the All Kinds of Minds Principles into Communication

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Participant Objectives

As a result of participating in this module, participants will be able to:

1. Connect the All Kinds of Minds principles with criteria for using the All Kinds of Minds approach in communicating with parents and caregivers about student learning.

2. Integrate the All Kinds of Minds principles into oral and written communication with parents and caregivers.

3. Network with other educators around the subject of building alliances between school and home using the All Kinds of Minds approach.

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All Kinds of Minds Conceptual Model

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Text Analysis Activity

1. Read through each principle.

2. Underline or highlight key words, phrases, and/or sentences that capture the essence of the principle.

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All Kinds of Minds RubricFor Teacher Communication on Student Learning:

Use of Language

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All Kinds of Minds RubricFor Teacher Communication on Student Learning:

Use of Language

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All Kinds of Minds RubricFor Teacher Communication on Student Learning:

Use of Language

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Linkages

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Rubric CriteriaAll Kinds of

MindsPrinciple #

Employs a positive toneUses a positive, hopeful, optimistic tone throughout

Destigmatizes learning problemsConsistently reflects compassion toward student’s

learningproblems and understanding of student’s kind of mind

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Linkages Activity

With a partner, continue through the list of criteria and make linkages to the All Kinds of Minds principles.

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Writing Activity

1. Write a brief progress note (1-2 paragraphs) to your student’s parents or caregivers.

> Focus on specific issue (e.g., performance in math class or a particular behavior issue)

> Integrate Level 4 characteristics

2. Exchange progress notes with partner and look for evidence of Level 4 communication.

3. Share feedback with partner.9

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Reflections

1. Think about a memorable meeting you’ve had with a teacher or administrator when you were in the role of parent or student.

2. Complete reflection questions.

3. Share with a partner. 10

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Oral Communication: Additional Considerations

> Characteristics of the receiver

> Characteristics of the sender

> Strategies to check for and reinforce effectiveness of communication

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Oral Communication: Additional Considerations

> Characteristics of the receiver– Culture

– Family dynamics

– Past communication experiences

– Others?

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Oral Communication: Additional Considerations

> Characteristics of the sender– Personal communication strengths and

weaknesses

– Past experiences

– Relationship with the parents/caregivers

– Others?

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Oral Communication: Additional Considerations

> Strategies to check for and reinforce effectiveness of communication– Paraphrasing

– Discussing information either of you found surprising or unexpected

– Others?

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Conversation Planning Activity

1. Plan a conversation with your student’s parent or caregiver

> Focus on specific issue (e.g., performance in math class or a particular behavior issue)

> Integrate Level 4 characteristics

2. Rehearse the conversation with a partner.

3. Share feedback with partner.

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