You're a new teacher in a struggling school. How can you make the biggest impact on your students?

- Build strong, trusting relationships with your students; show them you care beyond just the grades. - Focus on interactive and practical learning experiences to make lessons relevant and engaging. - Advocate for and provide extra support to those who need it, whether it's through tutoring, counselling, or connecting with their families.

It is also important to build relationships with the students’ communities outside of school. Often students perceptions of school are shaped in part by the perceptions of their caregivers. You have to encourage involvement and ensure that caregivers feel safe and appreciated. They must feel like a part of a collaborative effort to improve outcomes.

Trust Build trust with your students Start small Teach them how you want them to learn SIG- Small incremental gains Make small improvements to your practice everyday

Listen listen listen and enter the classroom with a full curiosity mindset. They are different from you, they need your attention, they are demanding, they want something fast and not too complicated, and at the same time they want to learn some thing new surprising and sexy. What do you learn from that observation? Hos are tou going to transform your teaching habits to meet their expectations ? That’s what I love about tes hing younger people (younger than me): I learn so much from them.

In my experience, don’t be afraid. Be yourself, show compassion but not leniency. Talk music, culture, TikTok but create positive boundaries. It’s a balancing act of being open yet guarded and always have snacks!

Meine Erfolge mit schwierigen Klassen: - ich höre zu - ich frage - ich respektiere und akzeptiere - wir lachen - wir sind offen und ehrlich - ich lege meine Erwartungen transparent

It is the most important step, to know our students well , build strong relationships with them, know their stengths and weakness, look for their hobbies, listen to their concerns and be always honest with them.

Know your students and make sure they know you as well. Set the tone for culture & respect. Stand firm on that, with a no-nonsense nurturing attitude & the exchange should go well. When you set a foundation of trust & respect then everything else builds from there. Culture FIRST.

1/Observe them as much as possible from the very beginning, try to know them as much as possible, be curious about them. 2/Teach with a structure wide-open to changes and modifications. 3/Be a storyteller, make them dream that it is possible, make them participate/act as much as possible 4/Try to surprise them (one surprise par session to keep the beat on)... Easy to say, hard to achieve, very demanding but so awarding and generous! Keep in mind that you don't want to convert all of them, but you want to convince all of them of the positive usefulness of what you are teaching. If you are passionate, they will follow you and embark you in theirs projects!

After getting to know your students, tailor your lessons to meet their needs with an engaging and interactive teaching learning approach. Make your teaching students centered

To make an impact, I'd focus on building strong relationships with my students, creating engaging lessons tailored to their interests and needs, providing extra support for struggling learners, fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment, and collaborating with colleagues, families, and resources to support student success.

For a new teacher in a struggling school, planning with purpose is essential to make a significant impact on students. Begin by understanding students' backgrounds, strengths, and areas needing improvement. Set clear learning objectives aligned with academic standards and students' needs. Utilize differentiated instruction to cater to diverse learning styles and abilities. Incorporate engaging activities and real-world connections to foster interest and relevance. Continuously assess student progress and adjust instructional plans accordingly. By planning with purpose, teachers can effectively address the unique challenges of their students and promote meaningful learning experiences.

Social Skills Development: Integrate activities that teach students how to share, take turns, resolve conflicts peacefully, and express their emotions constructively. Self-regulation: Use developmentally appropriate strategies to help students manage their emotions, frustration, and impulses.

Planning with a purpose is huge. If your district follows a curriculum with specific deadlines you should be first, paying close attention to that. From their you can be modifying the lessons for your students. Think about their background knowledge and what you might need to supplement to ensure they have the best understanding of the lesson. Use data that you have collected to build instructional groupings and determine areas of weakness.

By building strong relationships, providing engaging and relevant lessons, offering individualized support, promoting a positive classroom environment, advocating for resources and support services, and collaborating with colleagues, families, and the community to create a supportive network for students. Additionally, focusing on social-emotional learning, fostering a growth mindset, and celebrating student successes can also contribute to their academic and personal growth.

Craft your lessons to be engaging, relevant, and rigorous by employing a range of strategies, resources, and technologies. Tailor your instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and preferences among your students. Incorporate scaffolding, differentiation, and extension strategies to both challenge and support your students effectively.

Remember first and foremost that “struggling” is a matter of perception usually based on test scores and in no way accurately reflects the quality of teaching in the school nor the quality of student who comes into your class. Don’t take things personally, and accept that sometimes a student is simply having a bad day; be the one adult in their life who doesn’t yell at them but instead takes the time to approach them with a sense of transparency and accountability. As much as today’s students are stereotyped as being disrespectful, the reality is they are compassionate, thoughtful people with more kindness than my generation can dream of, and they deserve to be treated as such.

Then create a positive learning environment that accommodates all your students to think positively in challenging circumstances. Motivates them to have a team spirit and appreciate collaboration among themselves

I prioritize establishing a foundation of collaboration, respect, and accountability right from the start. It's essential to create an environment where everyone feels valued and heard, fostering a sense of belonging and unity within our school community. To achieve this, I lead by example and actively promote these values in all aspects of our school culture. One of the key ways we cultivate this culture is by modeling and teaching social and emotional skills. We recognize the importance of empathy, self-regulation, and problem-solving in fostering positive relationships and navigating challenges effectively. Through explicit instruction and experiential learning, we empower our students to understand and manage their emotions.

Make it Fun and Engaging: Use hands-on activities, games, songs, stories, and manipulatives to keep learning engaging and interactive. Focus on Play-based Learning: Play is essential for young children's development. Design learning activities that incorporate play within a structured curriculum.

Be honest with your students. Acknowledge the challege and let them know you're on their side and with them every step of the way. And stay committed when some of them push back with everything they've got!

The biggest way to leave a lasting impression on student is to first fall in love with what you are teaching. If you know your subject well and are curious to know more on it, your efforts on bringing creativity in lecture delivery will become inevitable.

As a former principal and teacher, I would say that the four most important things early on are: 1) focus on building strong relationships with each students so that they feel known; 2) be a "warm demander" by clearly defining the routines and rituals of your classroom. Aim for that ratio of 5 positives to 1 constructive comments, affirm positive choices, and be clear about the structures and expectations that shape your classroom culture; 3) be intentional around fostering joy for learning. This includes a host of games each day that make the learning more dynamic, engaging, and fun -- I would aim for at least three games a day; 4) develop a strong classroom community through practices such as sharing circles and other SEL practices.

By being honest, telling the truth and putting their best interests first - you took the job to maximize their potential and not your own.

Master your subject and teach with enthusiasm. Let your students see that you love what you're doing (Teaching) and that you will do it over and over again. Simplify complex topics for students better understanding. Challenge your students to be independent

What ever you are doing, do it with passion and be an authority. Try as much as possible to carry the students along with encouragement. Be consistent in what you are doing and be firm in taking decision. No preferential treatment among the students. Rules and regulations must be guiding principles. Equity and equality to prevail.

If you are not excited about what you are teaching, don't expect your students to be either. Walk into that classroom like you're learning about the water cycle for the first time in your life, and it's the most fascinating thing in the world for you. Do that, and you will have their attention, their commitment and their passion.

Hands down, my associate teacher had instilled this idea in my first year of teaching; embrace their crazy and truly challenge your students. When they see you believe in them and expect highly, even those that you would otherwise not foresee learning much, will thrive. It happens when you value who they are at their core, don’t teach with a defeatist attitude. They will pick up on it and so you show them you’re not giving up. Keep the stakes high. For the whole class:)

As a teacher, I must admit there are times when I let my enthusiasm for my subject and profession run a bit wild. But you know what? I've found that letting my passion shine through is one of the best ways to connect with my students and ignite their own curiosity and interest. I make it a point to show my students just how much I love what I teach and the profession I'm in. One way I do this is by sharing my life stories, crazy experiences, and personal insights with them—when appropriate, of course. I've found that being open and genuine about who I am not only helps me build rapport with my students but also creates a more engaging and relatable learning environment.

Differentiation: Struggling schools might have students with varying levels of preparation. Use differentiated instruction to cater to different learning paces and abilities. Limited Resources: Be creative and resourceful. Utilize free online resources, collaborate with other teachers for materials, and explore grant opportunities. Building Social-Emotional Competence: Students facing various challenges might benefit from additional social-emotional support. Look for resources or training to support their needs.

If you don't love what you do, your kids will be able to tell. They feed off of your energy and are able to read most situations. If you come to work each day miserable, the students are also going to be miserable.

As a teacher, I firmly believe that continuous professional development (CPD) and personal growth (PH) are absolutely essential—no excuses. It's crucial for refining our practice, addressing any issues or concerns, and staying current in the ever-evolving field of education. I make it a priority to actively seek out CPD opportunities that can help me grow both personally and professionally. This might include attending workshops and conferences, enrolling in courses or webinars, or joining professional networks where I can collaborate with peers and learn from their experiences.

It's vital for refining our practice, addressing concerns, and staying updated in education. I actively seek opportunities like workshops, conferences, courses, webinars, and professional networks to enhance both my personal and professional growth.

For me, when in a struggling school, this is the most important aspect within your teaching. You can plan all you like and deliver different method for supporting students, but without reflection on what is working or not working, you will just burn yourself out. Take time to see the bigger picture and don’t beat yourself up if something has not worked. A good strategy is to ‘play’ with your new approaches. See them as games and play them for a designated amount of time (perhaps a couple of weeks). Then reflect on whether you think you are ‘winning’ at the end of it. If the game doesn’t work, the try a new game.

This is perhaps the best teacher training advice ever. Become a reflective teacher from day one, and ask for feedback from your students regularly (i.e. at the end of term) as our message isn’t always perceived in the way we intent it to. Reflect honestly on your practice and evaluate what went well and why; and what didn’t work and why. It can be difficult to admit that we aren’t perfect, but it is absolutely essential if we are to become the best version of ourselves that we possibly can.

Share good practice, use each other's ideas, support your colleagues and try new things. Collaboration is about letting go of your ego and embracing that learning and improving never ends and that it's ok that someone has a better approach than you at the moment. The capacity to change our ways and improve is crucial in becoming great educators and true lifelong learners.

Search out the best teachers in the school and observe them in the classroom. The best teachers have established relationships with struggling learners and have deep knowledge of community needs, weakness, and strengths. They also have excellent benchmark assessments that they use to target lessons catering to the individual learners. Ask one to observe your class and give you feedback for improving lesson plans, content delivery in the classroom, tips on discipline with dignity, and the caring approach to identifying gaps in your students’ learning. Use the feedback and continue the classroom observations to establish a professional mentoring relationship with that master teacher.

Acho importante identificar quais são essas dificuldades. Uma das etapas de colocar em prática o trabalho em rede é conhecer, entender o espaço que está começando a fazer parte. Antes de colaborar é preciso ouvir. Muitas vezes o foco está , exclusivamente, na resolução do problema e esquecemos de buscar soluções interagindo com aqueles que estão envolvidos no processo e vivenciando situações que já estão postas, independente de precisarem ser mudas, são os fatos, os sentimentos e as percepções já existentes. Ao chegar, tenha empatia. Assim conseguirá, a partir da sua experiência, identificar o seu espaço de colaboração.

Pour enseigner à des élèves en difficulté, il faut gagner une légitimité. Elle s acquière par des connaissances, une attitude accompagnante et bienveillante. L insertion dans la communauté par des valeurs communes explicites auprès des équipes, des familles et des élèves est indispensable.

O impacto que você pode ter em seus alunos vai além do conhecimento que você transmite e seja um modelo positivo de comportamento, demonstre paixão pelo ensino e inspire seus alunos a aprender e a crescer.

There really needs to be a deep understanding of the reasons why the school is struggling and the school's vision. The difference between the two is likely to be the very problem(s) that teachers are seeking to overcome. Only when the problem is accurately articulated can meaningful, sustainable and impactful solutions be brought by teachers.