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Wendy Donaldson
Spring Gully Primary School
KNOWLEDGE BANK
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March 2006
Solving the Jigsaw Training
Changing the Culture of Violence
Wendy Donaldson wants to promote a culture,
language and understanding that encourages
discussion and constructive action on the issue
of violence, bullying, anxiety and a range of life
issues including loss and grief and the power in
groups.
Title
Solving the Jigsaw Training Changing the Cultural of Violence
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Context of school
Spring Gully Primary School. Bendigo.
Student population 330.
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the power back from bullies and seeking help if they need
support. Many students have given feedback that they feel
great they have stood up for themselves in a smart way.
Teachers have felt supported and the culture of their classrooms
has improved/developed where students feel they can share
their feelings and have felt connected to their peers.
I made weekly reflections on my classroom sessions, watched
videos modelling activities and language etc and reflected on
the training days/workshops. I ran two training sessions at staff
meetings and a session at our recent curriculum day, modelling
language, role-playing possible scenarios.
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Violence workshop
Loss and Grief Workshop
Weekly activities in classrooms
Eg. leaving resentments
behind
Eg. animals and feelings
Eg. the power of groups
How you have applied (or intend to apply) the learning to practice
The Jigsaw program has become part of who I am as a teacher
and form and important part in supporting students on a social
and emotional level. I support other teachers with their classes,
language and strategies. The activities that form the basis of
this Program give students excellent skills, strategies and
knowledge to assist them in life.
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Measures used
Anonymous survey of students
Teacher Survey
Observation.
Teacher feedback
Parent feedback
Student feedback
What you hope to achieve in the next six months, drawing on Teacher
Professional Leave learning.
2006:
Two target grades have been identified for weekly
session beginning Term 1. A third session will be in classrooms
deemed to require some education in this area and to support
teachers where issues are evident.
This Program touches
students in a variety of ways, and individual learning are often
dependent on the personal and family needs of each students.
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Contact details
Wendy Donaldson.
Spring Gully Primary School.
Tel: 03 5443 7230
Email: donaldson.wendy.s@edumail.vic.gov.au
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Teacher Professional leave -
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