Once we established our positive behavior expectations, our PBIS team’s next big goal was to create a sitewide behavior intervention flowchart. In this flowchart, the goal was to: Clearly def…
The Blob Tree is a TOOL ------------------------- To help meet human needs To help facilitate human development To aid your objectives The Blob Tree can be used in :Group WorkInformal ConversationsInformal EducationFormal EducationOne on One Support and CounsellingThe Blob Tree is used in :Homeless HostelsSchoolsTraining CoursesPrisonsYouth Work ProjectsSpecial Schoolsand more ....Some thoughts on Group Work Use. Think and out line crisply what your objective(s) are. Consider the context in depth : the people who will be present the environment the seating what can go wrong/right the unexpected hidden agendas Prepare as many of the contextual matters as best you can. The seating and the size of room/space is vital to the work of a group. Outside factors, such as noise and any distractions, are matters which can create insecurity in those present. These can have negative impact on the group process.Aids to help starting up a group - or encouraging people to attend freely.- Always start with a big pot of tea and biscuits and developing a warm welcoming rapport among all present.- Alternatively - Always start the group sessions with a Fondue with chocolate and a big pile donuts to dunk.Some Possible Objectives- self revelation.- opportunity to share real issues and feelings and hear others win their difference and similarity.- opportunity to articulate feelings and therefore ownership of their reality.- Opening up issues which can lead to discussion and satisfaction from good communication.Group Process Thoughts- Developing a climate of trust is foundational for openness and sharing. Such a climate will help enable humans to take risks for their own development.- Starting a group with one, or more, simple/fun activity can be an option. Something which helps the group to communicate in a non-threatening environment - with no cause for disagreements, can be good.- Everyone handed a blob tree on paper is a leveller and gives everyone a chance to 'read' the blob tree from their own experience of life.- developing a group session culture of everyone being encouraged to share/answer a question is good.Questions in a process suggestions: Ask opinions about how the blob at the top of the tree 'feels'. Point out the 'cowboy stance' of hands on hips and legs apart.Ask how the one on the top right 'feels'.Question 1/3Start by asking those present
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Tim Ferriss, of four hour work week fame, published a video of his super healthy 3 minute breakfast. A breakfast that will see you through your morning workout and your day at office till lunch time. My book has two chapters dealing with athlete nutrition. Therefore I was intrigued, so I took a closer look. This video explains what I discovered. What do you think of the 3 minute breakfast? Share below.
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A blog post with five top tips for keeping students engaged until the very last few minutes of the lesson. Great for middle/high school classrooms.
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