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When YOU first came to UAE:
- How did YOU feel?- What was your worst fear?- Who helped YOU?- How long did it take YOU to adjust?- Would YOU like to go through that experience one more time?
Think of YOUR Experience
This is all so new to me!!!!!!!!!! School (work environment) New colleagues (work as a team) New management (sensitive to needs) New “house” (flat-mate, neighbors/hood) New country/ habits/culture (to take in) New weather (heat) New languages (everywhere)
Consider this:
Well-established SYSTEM Everything is ready Structure (easy to fit in) Finding moral support Space to be creative When it comes to creativity- the sky is the limit
“Your class is your Kingdom”
How to handle all this????
Communication is very essential (Whatsapp!)
e-mail everything if time permits: Important information about the school Staff Handbook Specific details on what is “NOT
ALLOWED”Plans School Calendar + Event & Holidays
Before Arrival
Meet & greet @ the airport Clean & fully- furnished accommodation Provide necessary supplies Location map & means of transportation Colleagues living next door/ same
building Facilities available in the building (gym,
direct access to the metro station..)
HR Department
Currency (coins & bills) & equivalence in AED
sim card- call family/friends upon arrival Emergency numbers Nearest pharmacy/ clinic Nearest supermarket (take there &
wait)
HR- supply all
-BIG smile to greet new & old staff
-Staff ORIENTATION session
-Welcome Back Snack!- School Tour
Day 1 @ SCHOOL
I’m here for YOU Ask as many questions: there is no ‘stupid
question’ in my book Exchange mobile numbers All your needs have been met? Transportation from school to
accommodation The answer to every request is a smile
Feeling SAFE
We are here for each other (good & bad times)
We share everything
We listen to each other
We live in harmony School clinic operates all day
We are a Family
Introduce new staff & greet themGAME-ice breakerSchool’s Vision & MissionGeneral information Important events on the calendarAllowed vs. Not AllowedWhat’s new this year??Clear Expectations
Orientation
Ready to distribute on DAY 1: Yearly & Weekly Plans Daily Schedule Class list (+gender of students) Student Information Sheet Assessment dates Duties (weekly plan, monthly news..) Assemblies/Events Schedule Section Floor Map Calendar with all the important dates
Teacher’s File
The same section (KG/Primary/High School)
Main Administration (HR/ Accounting Dept.)
All other sections School Facilities (Green Field- Main
Library..) Entrances & Exits General Rules (parking lot..)
School TOUR
Is very essential for new staff as it helps them get to know more about the school &
the parents in general
Attending Parents Orientation
Discuss specific details (plans, standards, assessment)
What to do on the first week of school HRT (plans of all subjects) All the RESOURCES are available Toys/ equipments/ activities
Meeting #1
Choose one of your established teachers to coach the new teacher, to give:
More details & specifics on each subject Where to get what? How to handle?? “Come to me if you need anything..”
Peer Coaching
Clear procedures Weekly meetings Plans Class visits Recommendations Answers to questions Raise attainment & progress
Role of the Coordinator/HOD
No students Attended by teachers of all levels Procedures & Routines Teachers Steal, Beg & Borrow from each
other Visit other classes for ideas Ask questions Show different teaching techniques
Demo lesson
New Teacher →established teachers Students are present Procedures & routine Write a report: what I learned.. what will I use..I liked the--- most…how to start & how to end a lesson
Exchanging visits
Weekly meetings (same level teachers) With HOD or Coordinator With Principal Mini-workshops on:-Child Protection Policy-Emergency Plans Urgent Meetings Parents meetings announced on the calendar IEP Meetings (SEN)
Meetings schedule
Walk-through (Learning Walks + targeted feedback)
Preliminary Visit (PC) Announced Visit (PC) Unannounced Visit (PC) Post Conference + Mirror Recommendations & instant changes Time limit to see these changes (When
would you like me to visit you again??)
Class visits
A server
Yearly/ Weekly Plans Monthly News Standards Assessment data Scanned Books Downloads from the internet Table activities
We share (Teachers & Administration)
No need for
Everything is ready from DAY1 Classroom Decoration Stationery Toys/Furniture Student Books & Assessment Booklets Teacher’s ‘Plan Book’ (tips & suggestions) Smart board + MyNetCard Internet Access & SERVER connection
Classroom-well equipped
Maintain a positive atmosphere Implement work ethics Be a role model Respect & embrace different cultures
Give trust to get trust Be honest/ never make promises you can’t keep
Be a good listener
Make sure to:
“Contact me at any time..” “I can see you’re not feeling well today. You can leave @---”
When feeling down→ show sympathy
“Are you busy???” “I’m always here for you..”
Need to talk, cry, express fear..
Awareness of Needs
Give ample opportunities for that Start your day with a “SMILE” Instead of supplies call them “gifts”
Laughter & fun
Orientation is not a matter of a few days.. It is a learning
experience that takes a while & requires patience & a
positive atmosphere
How long??
Orientation: How long?
Teachers inspire NATIONSGive them a home not a house
Provide moral supportProfessional attitude & respectSUPPLY ENOUGH INFORMATION
Be transparent
End note