- 280 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
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Working in Circles in Primary and Secondary Classrooms
About This Book
First published in 2014, this book is a comprehensive manual for anyone wishing to use the circle in their classroom for community building; social skills; democratic decision making or just having fun together as a class. It is a complete guide - saving valuable time in searching for a collection of fun games or resources suitable for primary or secondary classrooms. The manual covers: the reasons, benefits and methodology of using circles in classrooms; the ways they can be used; and many examples of circle sessions for both primary and secondary classrooms. Circles in schools can build and create a sense of belonging, trust, loyalty and community-mindedness. Using circles in classrooms as described in this manual can create democratic classrooms where real learning occurs in safe supportive spaces.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Forward â by Marg Thorsborne
- About This Book
- Chapter 1 / History of Circles in Classrooms and School Communities
- Chapter 2 / Values and Circles
- Chapter 3 / Basic Circles â Things to Consider
- Chapter 4 / Simple Circles to Get Started
- Chapter 5 / Classroom Circles in Primary Classrooms
- Chapter 6 / Classroom Circles in Secondary Schools â Circlework
- Chapter 7 / Restorative Circles
- Chapter 8 / Frequently Asked Questions
- Chapter 9 / Benefits of Circles
- Chapter 10 / Resources and Further Reading