Every+Student+Everyday

Every student every day is aimed to include all students throughout the school from Kindergarten to Year 10. The project involves all staff members of the school community who lead and assist students in developing skills in interaction with others. Every student every day (ESED) is a project that was developed by the school community to improve understanding and acceptance between the students across the school. The project is implemented into the schools daily routine and this includes a 15 minute session every day before recess. The students come together in groups from across the school and range in age, gender, cultural background, ability and disability. The sessions are to provide students with an opportunity to develop a sense of community and belonging as well as developing their social skills with each other. Positives: - Provides all students will the opportunity to interact with students and staff from across the school - There is no set structure to what must be done in the 15 minute sessions - Encourages the development of social skills - Encourages students to be accepting of others - Provides all students with the opportunity to feel a sense of community and belonging Negatives: - Teachers are not required to engage all students - Teachers mark the role and then engage with students of interest - There is no real structure or direction in which the 15 minute sessions are to follow - Some teachers may be in-experienced in dealing with students with a disability and this can cause frustration for all involved If this project were to be implemented efficiently, which would include a general structure of the activities that are recommended to be completed, and understanding and respect of others who have a disability or come from a different cultural background. I feel that this would be beneficial to all involved, not only to the students but to the staff as well. The students would develop a better understanding of acceptance and social skills with one another. The staff would be able to develop a better rapport with students across the school. Having guidelines as to what is expected in each session would not only benefit the students but also the teachers in developing a rapport with them. Kingsford Smith School, Holt, ACT
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Ellen Baillie U3053472