Culture of school organizationCulture of school organization
Foreign Language School (FLS) “Romain Rolland”, Stara Zagora,
Bulgaria, 2010
Research on the topic made by Research on the topic made by students from 9students from 9thth “V” grade in class “V” grade in class
Work in teamsDiscussion of each team with the class
teacherPresentation and debate Summary of the results and
preparation of postersDuration: 2 months
Team Team 1: 1: Factors for quality of Factors for quality of working environmentworking environment
1. Classroom – hygiene of the environment: clean air, plants, colourful posters made by students, exchange of ideas using wall posters.
2. Ergonomic working environment – comfortable desks and chairs, vending machine for mineral water, flowers
3. Ecology of the psycho-environment: visit of a psychologist in class, relaxing music during the break, natural foods from the vending machines and refreshing drinks.
Team Team 2:2: The good student The good student
1. The student – a gate to the world as well as an assistant in mastering of basic knowledge in each science
2. Attractive student book:- interesting design and layout – colourful illustrations, not so
bulky (large)- designed to provoke students’ interest and questions and
develop their logical thinking - simplicity – clear language, useful knowledge practically
orientated- measured quantity of information- facts and explanation, base
for comparison, analyses and associations- avoidance of complicated notions – for instance: basic biomes –
the taught information is for high school students not for university students
Team Team 3: 3: Factors for the quality of Factors for the quality of the lessonthe lesson
Discipline - guarantee for successful teaching, mastering of knowledge and feedback
Role of the informal communication “teacher-student” – examples and theory, informal style of explanation, good quality to students’ questions, condescension to students’ ignorance, looking for non-traditional forms of teaching. (Logic: survival in different situations through logical thinking; Geography: investigation of different places developing imagination; Physical education: folk dances, yoga, foreign dances, martial art for defense)
Quality of the lessonQuality of the lesson
Role of the teacher’s psychological adjustment – to be a cheerful, active, well-organized, businesslike, orderly manager, with positive attitude, working with pleasure, emitting the spirit of the subject in order to teach behaviour and speech as well as to be responsible for the future of students.
To consider the age of students, to be a good psychologist, specialist in the taught subject as well as to continue his professional qualification.
Team Team 4: 4: How students understand How students understand the good teacherthe good teacher??
Professionalism and deep knowledge of teachers in subjects Introduce students into the world of the adults and give them
precious knowledge and life skills. To love children and to respect them. To accept students with their positive and negative qualities,
give them advice and respect their dignity. To be fair and not have favorite students Weak sides of Bulgarian school: there are not enough
practically orientated lessons and discussions on matters of present interest.
To teach students how to think in depth, find difference between essence and phenomenon, see the culture and esthetic of the environment leaving trace in students consciousness.
Team Team 5 : 5 : How to incorporate students’ How to incorporate students’ parents to school life?parents to school life?
1. Lack of parents’ interest: due to the opinion that their voice will not be heard. In the family there is discussion on school matters and problems.
2. How to make parents active members in school institution?
- New approach and management during parent’s meetings: sit in circle; parents to be involved in discussions; monthly meetings aiming to inform parents of current school matters; pedagogical practices, competitions and school activities.
- Parents in class: to involve parents in sports and intellectual activities along with students, teachers and personnel (work in team)
Parents and schoolParents and school
Parents organize parents – parent’s meetings to be organized by teachers, class advisers and school trustees – parents manage discussion about students’ discipline, marks, conduct (manners), extracurricular activities.
Open-door lessons for parents – stimulation of students, observation of school environment and teachers’ teaching approaches.
Parents – active participants in school management – organize competitions, contests, take part in games, presentations in order to reinforce the relationship “kid-parent”. Kids introduce their parents into unknown countries.
Culture of school Culture of school organizationorganization
/American experience//American experience/ Based on shared experience with Tanya Majarova, a
teacher of English, after her two-months’ training course in USA, February, 2010
1. Quality of organization: a study for each subject, student books available for all students, duration of lessons – 60 minutes or 2 hours and 45 minutes weekly, discussions on current methodological matters /a day for development/, mentor for a young teacher for 2 years, one of the deputy directors deals with students with behaviour problems – open telephone line with her.
2. Diversity of lessons – less theory, more team work, posters, exercises, music, practical things have priority.
American organization of schoolAmerican organization of school
Management of the classroom – own set of rules, clear regulations, there are punishments after three disturbances. Strict punishments – sitting in silence /inquisitorial/. Europe: role of the persuasion, dialogue, consensus.
Culture of relationships: a lot of music, pleasant tone of speaking without sarcasm and mockery of students dignity.
Individual positive approach to each student – students experience is appreciated. Class management – work with students, relationships, conflicts, environment. Tuition of teachers in individual approach.
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