Friendly Schools is a multi-component, evidence-based, whole-school initiative involving the whole-school community to build social skills, create supportive environments and significantly reduce bullying in school communities. The traditional \u201cchalk and talk\u201d method of teaching that\u2019s persisted for hundreds of years is now acquiring inferior results when compared with the more modern and revolutionary teaching methods that are available for use in schools today. Greater student interaction is encouraged, the boundaries of authority are being broken down, and a focus on enjoyment over grades is emphasised.<\/p>\n
\nAs teachers, it\u2019s necessary to be able to teach and remain engaging. It puts a greater level of responsibility on creating lesson plans that truly work.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Innovative:<\/strong>\u00a0The modern teacher must be willing to innovate and try new things, both teaching skills and educational apps, ICT tools and electronic devices.\u00a0The modern teacher must be an \u201cearly adopter\u201d.<\/p>\n
Tech Enthusiast:<\/strong>\u00a0The modern teacher must not only be innovative but also\u00a0<\/strong>be willing to explore new technologies.\u00a0Whether it is iPads, apps or personal learning environments, modern teachers should \u00a0be in constant search of new ICT solutions to implement in their classrooms.<\/p>\n
Social<\/strong>:<\/strong> One of the traditional teaching skills was to be open to questions.\u00a0The modern teacher should lead the conversation to social networks\u00a0to explore possibilities outside of the class itself.<\/p>\n
Friendly schools that enhance staff, students and families\u2019s understandings and skills are more likely to enhance students\u2019s social development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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