Restorative Conversations with Teachers

Jessica Pitsillides

Tier 3

Lesson Plan

Restorative Conversations with Teachers

Restorative conversation with teachers

This lesson focuses on teaching a Grade 5 student how to engage in respectful and restorative conversations with teachers following a disrespectful interaction. By participating in activities that promote understanding and effective communication, the student will learn how to address conflicts and rebuild positive relationships with teachers. This lesson is crucial in helping the student develop social-emotional skills that are essential for maintaining a supportive and respectful classroom environment.

Audience

Grade 5 student

Time

20 min

Approach

Restorative Practices, Experiential Learning

Materials

Video: Story: A Little Respectful Spot, and Worksheet: Restorative Conversations with Teachers

Step 1

Introduction

3 mins

Begin by discussing the importance of respect and how it relates to interactions with teachers.
Explain that today's lesson will involve watching a video and participating in an activity to practice restorative conversations with teachers.

Step 2

Video Viewing

8 mins

Show the video Story: A Little Respectful Spot.
Ask the student to pay attention to how respect is shown in different situations, particularly with authority figures like teachers.

Step 3

Individual Activity

6 mins

Provide the "Restorative Conversations with Teachers" worksheet to the student.
Instruct the student to think about and write down respectful ways to handle each scenario involving a teacher.
Encourage the student to reflect on how they can apply these strategies in real life.

Step 4

Closure

3 mins

Discuss the student's solutions and highlight key points about the importance of respectful and restorative conversations with teachers.
Encourage the student to practice these skills in their daily interactions with teachers.

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Worksheet

Restorative Conversations with Teachers

This worksheet provides scenarios for the student to discuss and practice restorative conversations with teachers. It encourages the student to think critically about how to address conflicts respectfully and effectively.

Scenario 1: You spoke out of turn in class and interrupted the teacher. How do you approach the teacher to apologize and make amends?

Think about how you can express your regret and offer a solution.

Scenario 2: You disagreed with a teacher's feedback on your assignment and responded disrespectfully. How can you address this with the teacher?

Consider how you can express your perspective respectfully and seek understanding.

Scenario 3: You were caught not following classroom rules and the teacher is upset. How do you initiate a restorative conversation?

Reflect on ways to acknowledge your actions and discuss how to improve.