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Teaching Staff Beliefs 114 words

November 13, 2009 By Mrs. Anderson (Sanford, FL)

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  1. positive feedback
    feedback in phase with (augmenting) the input
    Teachers will provide all students the opportunity to express their feeling with positive feedback that will help them with the situation.
  2. run-on
    (verse) without a rhetorical pause between lines
    (I know this is a run-on but I did not have time to edit.)
  3. motivate
    give an incentive for action
    We believe that we are highly qualified adults who will use or instincts, knowledge and training to help encourage, motivated, instruct, and guide our students so that every day they leave our school knowing what they learned, what our goals are, where their hard work will pay off and they will be proud of their accomplishments!
  4. speller
    someone who spells words
    I believe that I come to Hamilton everyday to teach all children that they are capable of being the best reader, writer, speller, mathematician, and scientist.
  5. creatively
    in a creative manner
    All students need the opportunity to express themselves creatively and to learn social skills in a “play” type setting.
  6. academically
    in regard to academic matters
    We believe all student want to learn and be successful and accepted and please the teacher and that their parents desire their children to succeed academically, socially, and behaviorally.
  7. environment
    the totality of surrounding conditions
    We believe all students can and deserve to learn in a positive and encouraging environment.
  8. nurture
    provide with nourishment
    We believe that it is imperative for students, families, and school staff members to work together to nurture successful children.
  9. positive
    characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
    We believe all students can and deserve to learn in a positive and encouraging environment.
  10. golden rule
    any important rule
    We believe that the golden rule – to treat others how you want to be treated – is important to success in life.
  11. empathy
    understanding and entering into another's feelings
    This will demonstrate empathy and build a sense of trust and fairness.
  12. consistency
    a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts
    Staff will provide students structure and consistency in all areas of learning.
  13. procedure
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
    I believe we need to all be consistent in following procedures.
  14. feedback
    the process in which part of the output of a system is returned to its input in order to regulate its further output
    Teachers will provide all students the opportunity to express their feeling with positive feedback that will help them with the situation.
  15. enforce
    compel to behave in a certain way
    All staff are responsible and should support each other by enforcing school/class rules to provide consistency for our students.
  16. guideline
    a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior
    We will teach students procedures and guidelines for success.
  17. appropriately
    in an appropriate manner
    I believe all faculty and staff are responsible for instructing students in how to behave and follow rules appropriately and think it’s a process over times.
  18. achieve
    to gain with effort
    To achieve as an individual I need a supportive administration that encourages and strengthens a teacher’s ability to meet the needs of their students.
  19. responsible
    worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
    All staff are responsible and should support each other by enforcing school/class rules to provide consistency for our students.
  20. provide
    give something useful or necessary to
    Staff will provide students structure and consistency in all areas of learning.
  21. adult
    a fully developed person from maturity onward
    We believe that we are highly qualified adults who will use or instincts, knowledge and training to help encourage, motivated, instruct, and guide our students so that every day they leave our school knowing what they learned, what our goals are, where their hard work will pay off and they will be proud of their accomplishments!
  22. consistent
    the same throughout in structure or composition
    I believe we need to all be consistent in following procedures.
  23. infraction
    a crime less serious than a felony
    We will also explain why they are receiving this consequence in the hopes that the same infraction does not happen again.
  24. focused
    being in focus or brought into focus
    Also, teachers need to stay focused and monitor students at all times.
  25. respect
    regard highly; think much of
    Just DO IT!
    For us as educators, to treat each child with respect, in hopes of the child learning to respect others but most of all himself.
  26. goal
    the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
    STAFF (everyone) is stretched to the max everyday trying to ensure that kids are learning, safe, having fun, making goals, and enjoying their childhood.
  27. motivated
    provided with a motive or given incentive for action
    We believe that we are highly qualified adults who will use or instincts, knowledge and training to help encourage, motivated, instruct, and guide our students so that every day they leave our school knowing what they learned, what our goals are, where their hard work will pay off and they will be proud of their accomplishments!
  28. functional
    designed for or capable of a particular function or use
    I believe as an educator, I am to “facilitate” their growth in the areas that will allow them to grow into happy, functional human beings.
  29. academic
    associated with academia or an academy
    Goal – Personal Academic Social Goath
    As an educator, I believe it is my job to help each child grow in their understanding and awareness of their self, their community, the world in which they leave.
  30. Hamilton
    the capital of Bermuda
    I believe that I come to Hamilton everyday to teach all children that they are capable of being the best reader, writer, speller, mathematician, and scientist.
  31. mentor
    a wise and trusted guide and advisor
    We will work together to educate, mentor, and guide all students to become successful adults.
  32. complement
    something added to complete or embellish or make perfect
    They need to hear staff complementing them.
  33. mathematician
    a person skilled in mathematics
    I believe that I come to Hamilton everyday to teach all children that they are capable of being the best reader, writer, speller, mathematician, and scientist.
  34. reinforce
    strengthen and support with rewards
    Each student comes to us from a different place, behaviorally, for us to nurture, reinforce, model for students to be able to learn expected situational behaviors.
  35. consequence
    a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
    Not in response to positive things or negative consequences, but because it is the right thing to do!
  36. awareness
    state of elementary or undifferentiated consciousness
    Goal – Personal Academic Social Goath
    As an educator, I believe it is my job to help each child grow in their understanding and awareness of their self, their community, the world in which they leave.
  37. faculty
    one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
    Come together
    I believe we can help students’ behavior by: Teachers, Faculty, and staff communicating daily with parents.
  38. facilitate
    make easier
    I believe as an educator, I am to “facilitate” their growth in the areas that will allow them to grow into happy, functional human beings.
  39. engage
    consume all of one's attention or time
    We can keep students engaged and working during every minute of the day.
  40. communicating
    the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
    Come together
    I believe we can help students’ behavior by: Teachers, Faculty, and staff communicating daily with parents.
  41. focus
    the concentration of attention or energy on something
    Also, teachers need to stay focused and monitor students at all times.
  42. instruct
    impart skills or knowledge to
    We believe that we are highly qualified adults who will use or instincts, knowledge and training to help encourage, motivated, instruct, and guide our students so that every day they leave our school knowing what they learned, what our goals are, where their hard work will pay off and they will be proud of their accomplishments!
  43. maturity
    the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
    I believe that all children can learn, each at his own pace of maturity.
  44. participate
    become a participant; be involved in
    I believe it is my job to teach them to learn how to think critically about the material they are exposed to, to learn to be part of a community and participate as a citizen to make the community work efficiently and effectively.
  45. imperative
    requiring attention or action
    We believe that it is imperative for students, families, and school staff members to work together to nurture successful children.
  46. monitor
    someone who gives a warning so that a mistake can be avoided
    Also, teachers need to stay focused and monitor students at all times.
  47. crucial
    of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis
    I believe that consistency is crucial.
  48. community
    a group of people living in a particular local area
    Goal – Personal Academic Social Goath
    As an educator, I believe it is my job to help each child grow in their understanding and awareness of their self, their community, the world in which they leave.
  49. engaging
    attracting or delighting
    We as teachers create an environment that is safe, loving and engaging to learn.
  50. education
    the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
    I believe all students should be given the best education each day.
  51. reinforcement
    an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
    We believe we have to motivate students to want to learn and be responsible for learning by using positive reinforcement.
  52. mature
    having reached full natural growth or development
    I can provide a safe environment for that child to mature.
  53. ensure
    make certain of
    STAFF (everyone) is stretched to the max everyday trying to ensure that kids are learning, safe, having fun, making goals, and enjoying their childhood.
  54. demonstrate
    give an exhibition of to an interested audience
    This will demonstrate empathy and build a sense of trust and fairness.
  55. citizen
    a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
    I believe teachers all have to work together to reach every student to teach them to become productive citizens.
  56. expose
    to show, make visible or apparent
    I believe it is my job to teach them to learn how to think critically about the material they are exposed to, to learn to be part of a community and participate as a citizen to make the community work efficiently and effectively.
  57. skill
    an ability that has been acquired by training
    All students need the opportunity to express themselves creatively and to learn social skills in a “play” type setting.
  58. qualified
    meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
    We believe that we are highly qualified adults who will use or instincts, knowledge and training to help encourage, motivated, instruct, and guide our students so that every day they leave our school knowing what they learned, what our goals are, where their hard work will pay off and they will be proud of their accomplishments!
  59. blame
    an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed
    You must not blame where they are from but do what you can do to make it happen.
  60. human beings
    all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
    I believe as an educator, I am to “facilitate” their growth in the areas that will allow them to grow into happy, functional human beings.
  61. promote
    give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
    I believe it is the duty of all staff members to collaboratively come together to enforce school rules, promote a positive environment for all students, and provide a safe school.
  62. communicate
    transfer to another
    Come together
    I believe we can help students’ behavior by: Teachers, Faculty, and staff communicating daily with parents.
  63. edit
    prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting
    (I know this is a run-on but I did not have time to edit.)
  64. positively
    so as to be positive; in a positive manner
    We believe that we can positively encourage students to be proactive and responsible about their own behavior.
  65. data
    a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
    Getting to know each student – their personalities, home-life, and academic data – and address situations/problems based on this information.
  66. datum
    an item of factual information derived from measurement or research
    Getting to know each student – their personalities, home-life, and academic data – and address situations/problems based on this information.
  67. negative
    characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
    Not in response to positive things or negative consequences, but because it is the right thing to do!
  68. involve
    contain as a part
    I believe that all students staff and faculty should work together to achieve a goal of producing a high achieving learning environment for every one involved in the education of children.
  69. qualify
    describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
    We believe that we are highly qualified adults who will use or instincts, knowledge and training to help encourage, motivated, instruct, and guide our students so that every day they leave our school knowing what they learned, what our goals are, where their hard work will pay off and they will be proud of their accomplishments!
  70. appropriate
    suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc
    Respond appropriately to students and provide appropriate consequences not punishment.
  71. area
    the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
    Staff will provide students structure and consistency in all areas of learning.
  72. max
    street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
    STAFF (everyone) is stretched to the max everyday trying to ensure that kids are learning, safe, having fun, making goals, and enjoying their childhood.
  73. access
    the right to enter
    Each student should have equal access to learn.
  74. receive
    get something; come into possession of
    I believe that all non-instructional staff should receive more training how to proceed with students’ misbehavior.
  75. opportunity
    a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
    All students need the opportunity to express themselves creatively and to learn social skills in a “play” type setting.
  76. mutual
    common to or shared by two or more parties
    We believe our school should be based on mutual respect between teachers and students.
  77. job
    a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee
    Goal – Personal Academic Social Goath
    As an educator, I believe it is my job to help each child grow in their understanding and awareness of their self, their community, the world in which they leave.
  78. scientist
    a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
    I believe that I come to Hamilton everyday to teach all children that they are capable of being the best reader, writer, speller, mathematician, and scientist.
  79. minor
    inferior in number or size or amount
    We will (can’t say in great words) no flip out when it comes to minor behavior problems.
  80. response
    the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
    Not in response to positive things or negative consequences, but because it is the right thing to do!
  81. respond
    show a response or a reaction to something
    Respond appropriately to students and provide appropriate consequences not punishment.
  82. create
    bring into existence
    We as teachers create an environment that is safe, loving and engaging to learn.
  83. future
    the time yet to come
    I believe the children are our future and we need to teach them by example giving them love and respect to get love and respect and learn from each other.
  84. structure
    a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
    Staff will provide students structure and consistency in all areas of learning.
  85. desire
    the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
    We believe all student want to learn and be successful and accepted and please the teacher and that their parents desire their children to succeed academically, socially, and behaviorally.
  86. atmosphere
    the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body
    We believe that we can encourage and model a positive, caring atmosphere for students.
  87. involved
    connected by participation or association or use
    I believe that all students staff and faculty should work together to achieve a goal of producing a high achieving learning environment for every one involved in the education of children.
  88. support
    the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
    We will work to help support each other.
  89. train
    educate for a future role or function
    I believe that all non-instructional staff should receive more training how to proceed with students’ misbehavior.
  90. ability
    the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
    To achieve as an individual I need a supportive administration that encourages and strengthens a teacher’s ability to meet the needs of their students.
  91. capable
    (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability
    I believe that I come to Hamilton everyday to teach all children that they are capable of being the best reader, writer, speller, mathematician, and scientist.
  92. non
    negation of a word or group of words
    I believe that all non-instructional staff should receive more training how to proceed with students’ misbehavior.
  93. member
    anything that belongs to a set or class
    We believe that it is imperative for students, families, and school staff members to work together to nurture successful children.
  94. understanding
    the cognitive condition of someone who understands
    Goal – Personal Academic Social Goath
    As an educator, I believe it is my job to help each child grow in their understanding and awareness of their self, their community, the world in which they leave.
  95. attitude
    a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
    We believe that respectful attitudes and behavior s need to be modeled by adults and students.
  96. clear
    readily apparent to the mind
    We will set clear rules and procedures at the beginning of the year.
  97. dwell
    inhabit or live in; be an inhabitant of
    Too much time is often spent dwelling on how and blaming parents.
  98. benefit
    something that aids or promotes well-being
    We will work together for the benefit of the students.
  99. proud
    feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
    We believe that we are highly qualified adults who will use or instincts, knowledge and training to help encourage, motivated, instruct, and guide our students so that every day they leave our school knowing what they learned, what our goals are, where their hard work will pay off and they will be proud of their accomplishments!
  100. stretch
    extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
    STAFF (everyone) is stretched to the max everyday trying to ensure that kids are learning, safe, having fun, making goals, and enjoying their childhood.
  101. team
    a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
    I believe if we work in unity as a team.
  102. process
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
    I believe all faculty and staff are responsible for instructing students in how to behave and follow rules appropriately and think it’s a process over times.
  103. maintain
    keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
    They should set up and maintain rules and procedures in their classroom and hold students accountable.
  104. administration
    the act of governing; exercising authority
    To achieve as an individual I need a supportive administration that encourages and strengthens a teacher’s ability to meet the needs of their students.
  105. equal
    having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
    Each student should have equal access to learn.
  106. shape
    a perceptual structure
    It shapes their character.
  107. writer
    a person who is able to write and has written something
    I believe that I come to Hamilton everyday to teach all children that they are capable of being the best reader, writer, speller, mathematician, and scientist.
  108. individual
    being or characteristic of a single thing or person
    To achieve as an individual I need a supportive administration that encourages and strengthens a teacher’s ability to meet the needs of their students.
  109. measure
    determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
    Assertive discipline is a good and proactive measure.
  110. conduct
    (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
    All teachers must be consistent in keeping all students accountable for their behavior, education, and conduct.
  111. address
    the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with
    Getting to know each student – their personalities, home-life, and academic data – and address situations/problems based on this information.
  112. proceed
    move ahead; travel onward in time or space
    I believe that all non-instructional staff should receive more training how to proceed with students’ misbehavior.
  113. experience
    the content of direct observation or participation in an event
    We are here to provide a safe, positive experience for all students and staff.
  114. direction
    a line leading to a place or point
    I believe we can help students gain basic life skills that will last for not only for the school and educational procedures but for life – listening, following directions, being more helpful than hurtful, service (help other students and staff).