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How to RUN a Fabulous Orientation for NEW Staff

How to RUN a Fabulous Orientation for NEW Staff. Rola Zein Al Ittihad Private School Jumeira IPS-J. I ntroduction. Background Experience School History Staff Nationalities (200/23). What are we afraid of?. Think of YOUR Experience. When YOU first came to UAE: How did YOU feel ?

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How to RUN a Fabulous Orientation for NEW Staff

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  1. How to RUN a Fabulous Orientation for NEW Staff Rola Zein Al Ittihad Private School Jumeira IPS-J

  2. Introduction Background Experience School History Staff Nationalities (200/23)

  3. What are we afraid of?

  4. Think of YOUR Experience • 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?

  5. Consider this: 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)

  6. Anxiety vs. Safety Anxiety Level Feeling Safe

  7. How to handle all 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”

  8. Before Arrival 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

  9. HR Department • 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..)

  10. HR- supply all • Currency (coins & bills) & equivalence in AED • sim card- call family/friends upon arrival • Emergency numbers • Nearest pharmacy/ clinic • Nearest supermarket(take there & wait)

  11. Day 1 @ SCHOOL -BIG smile to greet new & old staff -Staff ORIENTATION session -Welcome Back Snack! - School Tour

  12. Feeling SAFE • 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? • Transportationfrom school to accommodation • The answer to every request is a smile

  13. We are a Family • 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

  14. Orientation • Introduce new staff & greet them • GAME-ice breaker • School’s Vision & Mission • General information • Important events on the calendar • Allowed vs. Not Allowed • What’s new this year?? • Clear Expectations

  15. Teacher’s File 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

  16. School TOUR • 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..)

  17. Attending Parents Orientation Is very essential for new staff as it helps them get to know more about the school & the parents in general

  18. Meeting #1 • 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

  19. Peer Coaching 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..”

  20. Role of the Coordinator/HOD • Clear procedures • Weekly meetings • Plans • Class visits • Recommendations • Answers to questions • Raise attainment & progress

  21. Demo lesson • 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

  22. Exchanging visits • 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

  23. Meetings schedule • 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)

  24. Class visits • 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??)

  25. We share (Teachers & Administration) A server • Yearly/ Weekly Plans • Monthly News • Standards • Assessment data • Scanned Books • Downloads from the internet • Table activities No need for

  26. Classroom-well equipped 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

  27. Make sure to: • 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

  28. Awareness of Needs • “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..

  29. Laughter & fun • Give ample opportunities for that • Start your day with a “SMILE” • Instead of supplies call them “gifts”

  30. If absent, or feeling down • Call or text • Supply moral support • Reassure • Be positive • End it with a laugh

  31. Teacher Turnover • We all suffer from it • Maintain a positive relation with all staff members

  32. Orientation: How long? 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??

  33. End note Teachers inspire NATIONS Give them a home not a house Provide moral support Professional attitude & respect SUPPLY ENOUGH INFORMATION Be transparent

  34. Thank you RolaZein Kindergarten Principal & HOD IPS-J rola_0104@yahoo.com

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