When I think back to my days as a student in elementary school, I can't think of many times that my teachers worked to foster positive peer relationships. Growing up, there was a distinct idea of individualism. Working with others on assignments was considered cheating and was discouraged. As a preservice teacher, I am learning to look at almost every learning experience as an opportunity for collaboration. In my classroom, we have established norms to set guides for how we speak to each other (with kindness) and we take many opportunities to demonstrate that we understand those norms. The best way I think we can foster positive peer relationships and create a cohesive community is to practice being good community members in a safe environment where they have the ability to make mistakes without fear of judgement.
Think about your years in elementary school and your experiences as a preservice teacher. What are some of the ways that teachers work to foster positive peer relationships and create a cohesive community?
When I think back to my days as a student in elementary school, I can't think of many times that my teachers worked to foster positive peer relationships. Growing up, there was a distinct idea of individualism. Working with others on assignments was considered cheating and was discouraged. As a preservice teacher, I am learning to look at almost every learning experience as an opportunity for collaboration. In my classroom, we have established norms to set guides for how we speak to each other (with kindness) and we take many opportunities to demonstrate that we understand those norms. The best way I think we can foster positive peer relationships and create a cohesive community is to practice being good community members in a safe environment where they have the ability to make mistakes without fear of judgement.
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