Tribes Agreements
Creating Inclusive Classroom Culture in Second Grade (Virtual Tour)
Stage of Literacy Development:
Stage 1: Beginning LiteracyStage 2: Consolidation / Fluency
Ages:
6-8
Grade Range:
2ndFood Groups:
Primary:
Classroom Tips
Transcript
My classroom is a TRIBES classroom; what I mean by TRIBES is it is a book published by Jeanne Gibbs and she creates in the book four different agreements that the students follow with the support of their teacher and it sets up behavior management. The students have a certain relationship with one another that supports mutual respect, it supports active listening, it supports a sense of participation, and also the rite to pass. So the students feel safe and comfortable in the environment. And once this is established in your classroom, that sense of community, then various activities and learning strategies can be attempted with success because the students are set up to behave as a community.
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Activity Objective
The goal of Tribes Agreements: Creating Inclusive Classroom Culture in Second Grade (Virtual Tour) is to use a method developed by Jeanne Gibbs to build students' inquiry skills and foster the development of knowledge.
Quick Tips
Additional Comments:
- By using clear expectations, inclusive decision-making, and collective resolution to social problems, the ideal classroom culture can be created.
- Introduce the Tribes Agreements in September when classroom rules and routines are being established.
- Implement the program in individual classrooms, by grade divisions, or as a school-based initiative.
- Incorporate the Tribes Agreements into class meetings or community circle time.
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