tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-192388652011-09-16T15:45:37.435+09:30A chronicle of the development of my understanding around wellbeing and adolescence as I endeavour to support the teenagers I work with.Lynettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11611552305471389081noreply@blogger.comBlogger151100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19238865.post-48772737890658499632011-09-16T15:02:00.004+09:302011-09-16T15:45:37.454+09:30

I am currently leading a Leadership Review at my site. To begin this we undertook some "imagineering".If we are to look at restructuring our school we need to have a vision about what we want to achieve. I asked staff to consider: in an idealistic world what will our site look like in 5 years time? What structures will be in place? How will staff work with students Years 8 - 12? What will

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This Sixty Minutes Extended Video Interview with Michael Carr-Gregg discusses depression in adolescents and the role the internet plays. Carr-Gregg advocates that we need to be careful not to demonise the internet OR Emo subculture. He also mentions that the internet is a virtual milk bar where kids get together after school. Carr-Gregg's interview provides some useful tips for parents (included

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I always enjoy a presenter who doesn’t lecture or speak down to the audience too many times I switch off to people whose choice of language and body language demonstrates an assumption that educators aren’t doing the right thing in their classrooms. Eric Jensen presented a one day conference in the Limestone Coast today entitled Teaching with the Brain in Mind. The day focussed on the latest

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I have been working with an adolescent student who is experiencing some depression. We have been exploring a couple of strategies to improve her emotional wellbeing, including writing, engaging in at least one activity outside of school and expanding her social network. And this is where we met with some elements that require problem solving. The student lives on a property outside of town and

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I've been surfing blogs lately, following one link to another, when I stumbled across a post entitled The Blame Game on The Strength of Weak Ties by David. After reading this I began to think about my Learning Support Group (the staff in my Performance Management group) and the T & D record sheets I have been signing off in lieu of week 41 (which staff will not have to work if they have

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I have been tossing around ideas regarding student engagement of late.Wara's response to my previous post highlights one of the obstacles: teachers need to feel that they are in control of the situation... Pete Reilly questions the opportunities for engagement offered within our schools: So where in our schools and classrooms do our students get to be Hero’s? Where in school do they get some

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Yesterday I found myself reflecting further upon the factors that contribute to learning successes and remembered a discussion I had with Wara earlier this year regarding intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation. As educators we can use extrinsic motivators to encourage students to participate and persist with their learning. However, when a student develops an intrinsic motivation their own

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I was attempting to respond to Graham Wegner's blog article which is a response to Bill Kerr's and encountered issues posting my comment. So I have blogged my ideas instead.Talent is an interesting concept.Below is a short history lesson with a point, please read on:Stanislavski, a turn of the century actor/director, did not have natural talent . If he had his life long quest to develop a method

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A recent US study has reported a "Higher Risk Of Suicidal Thoughts And Behavior In Poor Readers" "In our study, poor readers were three times more likely than typical readers to consider or attempt suicide and six times more likely to drop out of school," said lead author Stephanie Sergent Daniel, Ph.D. "Educators and parents should be aware of the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior

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I have increasingly been considering the dilemma posed by situations in which advocating for students at risk and managing the needs of the individual student comes into conflict with the needs of the school. Students at risk, students who have or are experiencing abuse and students with mental health issues often exhibit as behavioural issues within the classroom. Teachers react in a variety

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I have begun to question the place of community in relation to adolescent mental health and wellbeing. Many adolescents are not connected to their community. They do not have networks beyond their immediate family. For many adolescents school is the only place they have and feel a connection.As educators we acknowledge the role school's play and the importance of developing a sense of

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A recent study conducted in Britain (by Professor Keith Hawton from the Centre for Suicide Research at the University of Oxford, and Dr Karen Rodham from the Department of Psychology at the University of Bath) revealed that more teenagers than previously thought self-harm.“The reasons why boys and girls decide to self-harm are varied but the most frequent motive expressed by both males and

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After attending the 3rd International Middle Schooling Conference, in Adelaide, a couple of weeks ago I was left with a vast array of information to sift through. Three weeks on and a few things have stuck in my mind, one of these was a comment by Michael Carr-Gregg in his Keynote How to Build a Resilient Teenager: The 5 Secrets to Building Tough Teens, regarding Emotional Fire Walls. Michael

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I set up this Blog late last year and (I am, told like many first time bloggers) have abandonned the process for an extended period of time. Having just come off the back of this year's CEGSA conference (my first) with a re-ignited enthusiasm for online tools, I am now kickstarting my blog for the second time, as well as experimenting with Wikis and del.icio.us.The conference introduced me

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As I embark upon my role as Counsellor at my next site I am filled with ideas, excitement and a little trepidation about my experience.I, as per usual, have no doubts in my ability to undertake the role, however I am aware that I must set myself a number of goals in regard to my own professional development, prior to beginning my stint.Step 1: Increase my knowledge base around: - the

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