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Tips and Resources


POINTS TO REMEMBER

Please remember:

  • To leave an informative report at the conclusion of your daily OT assignment (what accomplished, high points of your day, any problem areas – curriculum, teaching supports, students, etc).
  • To report any classroom problems to someone who can help…complain effectively!
  • Never leave an OT assignment where a student may complain to parents/guardians concerning you, without clarifying your position with school administration— verbally or, preferably, in writing before leaving the school.
  • Any questions? Call 613-723-0959 or email
    to marymajor@ottawacatholicschools.ca

 

BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT:

What you might try in the classroom.

  • Awards and certificates - use positive feedback to maintain proper student behaviour.
  • Catch them being good - focus on the good behaviour a child displays.
  • Peer pressure - learn some techniques for changing peer pressure from negative to positive.
  • Setting limits – establish general guidelines for setting limits with all children.
  • What I wish I had known when I was a new teacher – seek out valuable and effective
    words of advice from experienced teachers.

 

WAYS TO PRAISE KIDS:

You don't always have to say "very good"!

  • "Now you've figured it out!"
  • "That's the best ever!"
  • "You've got that down pat!"
  • "Aren't you proud of yourself?"
  • "Good thinking!"
  • "I knew you could do it!"
  • "Sensational!"
  • "You outdid yourself today!"
  • "Nice going!"
  • " I couldn't have done better myself!"
  • Check careerlab.com/99.htm for 89 more ideas!

 

PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES

 

TRICKS FOR THE OCCASIONAL TEACHER'S BAG

  • Extra pencils, pens, markers (dry erase), chalk
  • Stickers, ink stamp and pad
  • Name tags and hall passes
  • Bandaids
  • Seating chart forms
  • Daily schedule forms
  • Personal favourites—special paper, activity sheets,etc…
  • Literature selections
  • Video
  • Whistle
  • Sunscreen, change of clothes, hat, scarf
  • Sneakers or flat shoes

Add any other items that would help you when the class is not prepared for an OT.

 

 
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