The importance of safety and the why of safety being taught to students is critical.
I agree that safety is always the number on concern. It is good to remember that safety things may seem obvious and second nature to use as adults yet our students need reminded of what and WHY. My students do much better with remembering the what when they understand the reason behind it.
Good classroom management and clear expectations from teachers sets the groundwork for safe learning environments.
Safety,safety,safety,protecting not only our liability as teachers but for the students as well.
I've learned about the importance of creating a positive learning environment. Most importantly, I was reminded about the fact that we must due our due diligence and be consistent about holding students accountable for breaking the rules and following safety procedures in the classroom.
I implement safety on day 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 etc. It is important to let students know especially middle schoolers that horseplay is not tolerated. Most classes are extremely good, which is nice. While taking this segment of the course I really thought about how to make the students understand that they were not being safe and now with new semester I plan on implementing that strategy!
I like to make a good first impression.
I learned that an accident can evolve to a law suit for negligence if a students parents decide to sue. That it is our total and complete responsibility to keep the students safe. No excuses as to why the accident happened. Even if the students have been OSHA certified, the instructor is completely responsible. Maybe sticking to the rules and not worry so much about acceptance and more about safety. Make safety #1 in our shops.
Having clear expectations around safety, respect and individual duties will remove a lot of uncertainty from the classroom.
Don't be scared, be responsible. Yes, accidents happen, we need to be prepared to properly act without fear of negligence. Teach and prepare students to be accountable and responsible for themselves and each other.
Safety and security of students and the class are paramount. The regular practice of safety allows for a ideal learning environment.
Safety is first, teachers have to make sure the students are always safe. They need to reinforce it as well, videos and or posters seem to help remind the student of the dangers of not being safe.
Safety first is my #1 and will be stressed in my classroom! But can we talk about Mr. Reynolds?! I watched his entire video and was as excited as he was the entire time! I wish I had a teacher like him, better yet, I hope to one day BE a teacher like him! What a cool dude!
I found the safety information to be a good reminder of our quickly an accident can happen and that we are/can be held liable. I also enjoyed the tips for making students feel welcome. It is easy to forget how terrifying school can be.
Its important to help follow a plan a develop student goals
Creating a positive experience and a safe enviroment.
Safety is so important in a CTE classroom. Sometimes it is organized chaos, so "assuming" a kid knows how to do something is not appropriate.
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I completely agree with how you feel about first impressions!
The first day is so important for impressing how the year is going to go, I also love the safety tips on how not to get involved with lawsuits.
In my classroom I like to create group constitution for each class. Its a great way for us all to decide how we learn best and how we can implement it in the classroom.
