ST. CLARE COLLEGE Learning Support Zone Gzira Boys Secondary School

Launching the LSZ programme Meeting with Guidance Teachers and

SMT

The Form 3 group was identified

Class Room observations

Meetings with main subjects teachers to explain referrals

Form 3

Referrals reached the LSZ

Processing of referrals with Head of School

LSZ referral notification letters were sent to parents/guardians

Meetings were scheduled with parents/guardians

Case Conference

Parents were briefed about 1) Observations2) Referrals3) LSZ programme (Behaviour and Learning

Support) 4) Parents’ concerns – strengths and

weaknesses 5) Students’ concerns – their perceptions of

schooling and the class room environment 6) Consent forms signed

LSZ staff, SMT and Guidance Teachers

SDQ

SDQ stands for Strengths & Difficulties Questionnaire A tool used for measuring behaviour of the 3-16 yr old age group

(Goodman, 1997) The version used for educators was implemented as there are tools

designed for research purposes (ex: measurement scale for antisocial tendencies) and for clinical purposes

To counteract for errors arising out of language barriers, the Maltese version

(Dr. Carmel Cefai) was used 25 item questionnaire addressing positive and negative variables related

to emotional symptoms, conduct behaviour problems, hyperactivity-attention deficit, peer relations difficulties and pro-social behaviour

SDQs were compiled by parents, teachers (main subjects) and students Standardised scoring and Results

General scenario of presented challenges

As attested by referral forms compiled by Teachers and SDQ results,

the following challenges were presented:

1. Regular late class show-up, failure to do work or get books/resources

2. Regular absenteeism ex: on a Monday

3. Aggressive, insolent and quarrelsome

4. Poor anger management

5. Lack of respect towards others including teachers and SMT

6. Lack of self-worth and self-confidence

Programme Implementation

6 Form 3 students embarked on a programme on the 22/11/10 attending to the LSZ 4-5 times a week for 1 ½ hours per session

Behaviour modification Anger management Emotional literacy Decision making Life skills and self-help skills Team building Self-esteem and empowerment Communication skills

Phasing out

January 2011 – Phasing out

Briefing LSZ sessions – twice a week Class Room Support Evaluation of programme to be

conducted in the upcoming weeks so as to analyse pros and cons of programme

Form 1 & Form 2

Meeting with Ass. Head; 17 students were identified

3 weeks of class observations Target: 2 groups of Form 1 and Form 2

students addressing the needs of students acting out and acting in

Referral procedure to be implemented after exam period

Meetings with guidance teachers

The Location

Activities: Birthday Party

Activities: Christmas Activities

Activities: Crafts

Activities: Cooking

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