Introduction to Circle Solutions
- Circle Solutions is not just a program: it is a democratic and respectful pedagogy to develop social/emotional skills and a positive class ethos.
- Circle Solutions builds resilience and mental health
- Circle Solutions enables all voices to be heard so maximises inclusion and participation
- Circle Solutions promotes empathy, reduces bullying and fosters belonging. Circle Solutions focuses on both the reflective and the fun in learning.
This full day workshop (9.30am - 3.30pm) will equip participants with all they need to begin and sustain Circles successfully with a class or youth group. We will:
- introduce the philosophy and principles underpinning Circles
- give participants the opportunity to experience a range of Circle activities and learn how to run a Circle Solutions session
- outline recent research on maximising the effectiveness of Circle Solutions
- report on what teachers and students say about the differences it makes
- give opportunities to ask questions and explore issues
- provide information on resources
"Inspiring both in terms of ideas and as a philosophy of learning and living"
"This has provided practical ideas that I feel confident about introducing to my class"
"Practical solutions to serious problems and things I can do immediately"
"I found every practical element and every circle time activity fun and educational"
PRESENTER: Dr. Sue Roffey is a teacher, educational psychologist and academic. She has researched and written extensively on issues about behaviour and wellbeing in school.
NSW INSTITUTE OF TEACHERS endorsed provider of Institute Registered professional development for the maintenance of accreditation at Professional Competence. This course counts for 6 hours of Registered Professional Development for Accredited Teachers. The list of Professional Teaching Standards addressed is at the foot of this page.
Details from Pearson Professional Learning
Circle Solutions Trainer
This two-day program is available to anyone who has taken an Introduction to Circle Solutions **. It will enable participants to introduce, support and sustain Circle Solutions in schools, including facilitating staff training. There is normally an Introduction course on the day before the Trainer course for those who want to combine both.
The program will cover:
- A whole school approach to developing positive relationships, resilience and connectedness
- Being an agent of school change
- The rationale for Circle Solutions and the value to schools
- Recent research on what makes Circle Solutions effective
- Planning and running a staff training day
- Liaison with parents
- Dealing with challenges from staff and students
- Supporting the sustainability of Circle Solutions
Each participant will receive:
- A copy of Circle Time for Emotional Literacy
- Copy of PowerPoint (copyrighted) for training school staff
- CD containing articles and materials
- Certificate indicating the participant is an accredited Circle Solutions trainer.
- Plus six months of email support from Sue Roffey Associates
Details from Pearson Professional Learning
** Prerequisite Introductory 1 day Training undertaken with one of the following:
- Dr. Sue Roffey (inc. courses run by Sue for Pearson Professional Learning)
- an Accredited Circle Time Solutions Trainer (ie someone who has completed this Trainer course)
There is a list of Accredited Trainers on this site.
NSW Institute of Teachers Professional Teaching Standards addressed by the Introduction course
2.2.3 Apply practical and theoretical knowledge and understanding of the different approaches to learning to enhance student outcomes.
2.2.5 Demonstrate the capacity to apply effective strategies for teaching: • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students • Students with Special Education Needs • Non-English Speaking Background students • Students with Challenging Behaviours.
4.2.2 Use questions and classroom discussion effectively to probe students' understanding of the content.
4.2.3 Respond to student discussion to promote learning and encourage other students to contribute.
4.2.4 Design and facilitate a variety of purposeful group structures that facilitate student engagement to make content meaningful.
5.2.1 Maintain consistent, fair and equitable interactions with students to establish rapport and lead them to display these same characteristics in their interactions with one another.
5.2.2 Ensure equitable student participation in classroom activities by establishing safe and supportive learning environments.
5.2.3 Implement strategies to establish a positive environment supporting student effort and learning.
5.2.6 Handle classroom discipline problems quickly, fairly and respectfully.
6.2.1 Reflect critically on teaching and learning practice to enhance student learning outcomes.
6.2.7 Demonstrate a commitment to continuous
professional learning by exploring educational ideas, issues and research.
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