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** GENERAL SOCIAL SCIENCE PLD, RESOURCES, IDEAS... **
Powerpoint presentation from **Effective Social Science Practices** workshops

The following **resources** were used at these workshops to help support, reflect and inspire middle leaders:

//'Learning occurs when students perceive that they are valued as a member of the learning community, that teachers believe in them, and that they are expected to succeed. To be effective teachers and encourage student engagement, we need to build caring relationships that are informed by knowledge of the students’ cultural background, previous experiences and personal strengths. For students to invest in learning and participation, they must experience positive affirming interactions with their teachers and classmates on a consistent basis. This precept is basic to culturally responsive teaching'. //

A great way to reflect on your teaching and classroom environment - reflect on what's working well, what isn't, so what next?

This preview and review for a unit of work has been kindly shared from Kate Parker-Corney at Queen Elizabeth College. This consists of an in-depth look into the classes you are teaching and reflecting on what your student needs are and how you will cater to meet those needs.


 * Literacy** needs to be embedded into all learning areas if we want to lift student achievement. The self-review is for you to reflect on your current practices and ask yourselves questions that you may not ahve thought about in regard to literacy. A great tool to use if literacy is an inquiry focus for you or your colleagues.

One of many unit outlines to consider when reflecting on your units of work - one question to think about - what is your school's vision and how does what you are teaching link/connect to your school's vision?