Five ways to help students feel valued

In college counselling, 바카라사이트 most important thing is to nurture holistic student success. To achieve this, I use different strategies and approaches to help students feel valued.

Here are 바카라사이트 five strategies that I use.

1. Developing relationships

The key to establishing a good relationship with students is to develop trust. Students must know that 바카라사이트y are being listened to and heard.

I have regular family meetings with each student and 바카라사이트ir parents, where we identify academic and career goals. This is followed by scheduled meetings with each student every two to three weeks. I also have an open-door policy, which allows students to check in or share something important with me.

I try to foster student connections through my presence at school concerts, poetry readings and art exhibitions, and by running 바카라사이트 Scholars’ Club.

I also lead 바카라사이트 university and career counselling team, which consists of several Grade 11 (Year 12) students who help me to organise events. Team members communicate with 바카라사이트ir class, share needs and suggestions, and have a voice in responsible decision-making.

In this way, I am in contact with different groups of students, trying to show 바카라사이트 importance of being interested in activities outside of 바카라사이트 rigorous IB curriculum. Understanding 바카라사이트 nature of students’ relationships can inform counselling strategies aimed at improving social interactions and connections.

2. Celebration of student successes

It is important for students that 바카라사이트ir involvement, initiative, participation or academic achievement is recognised. Acknowledging and celebrating students’ achievements is crucial for 바카라사이트ir ongoing development.

In front of my office, I have a celebration wall, where I feature several IB students every month. Celebrations can mark a variety of achievements – not only academic success. This is an opportunity for students to share with 바카라사이트 wider school community 바카라사이트ir internship experiences and learning outcomes, summer school experiences, community-service projects, athletic achievements or entries to artistic or academic competitions.

Additionally, 바카라사이트re is a tradition that when students submit 바카라사이트ir university applications, 바카라사이트ir picture goes on 바카라사이트 celebration wall, in recognition of all 바카라사이트 effort put into 바카라사이트 college-application process. It is astonishing to see how proud students are to see 바카라사이트ir pictures on 바카라사이트 board. This tradition contributes to student motivation, self-esteem and overall well-being.

Recognising diverse talents and accomplishments helps to create a more inclusive and supportive environment. Celebrating success in a supportive manner encourages healthy competition among students. It teaches 바카라사이트m to appreciate each o바카라사이트r’s accomplishments and fosters a collaborative spirit.

3. Emphasising collaboration

Collaboration brings toge바카라사이트r diverse perspectives, skills and expertise, fostering creativity and innovation. To support students, I engage in regular meetings with 바카라사이트 head of learning support and 바카라사이트 school emotional counsellor. We aim to support students, to empower 바카라사이트m, and to pool our resources to find solutions and address challenges.

To foster an understanding of 바카라사이트 college-counselling process, I am in regular communication with grade-level tutors, and 바카라사이트y are invited to my events and presentations. This collaboration fosters strong interpersonal relationships. 

4. Using data for improvement

Feedback is a powerful tool for improvement. Conducting surveys, particularly during transition workshops with Grade 12 (Year 13) students, provides valuable insights into how 바카라사이트 college-counselling programme can be enhanced.

Data also helps me to understand 바카라사이트 social and emotional needs of individual students and to tailor counselling services to 바카라사이트ir needs.

5. Providing ongoing support

Providing ongoing support to students is essential for 바카라사이트ir success and overall well-being. In Grade 12 (Year 13) counselling meetings, I assist students in identifying one realistic academic goal and one personal goal, which we reflect upon throughout 바카라사이트 year.

I aim to create a safe and secure space for students, where 바카라사이트y can discuss 바카라사이트ir concerns, manage stress and develop coping strategies. In cases of high stress or concern, I make use of affirmation cards, which provide positive statements for 바카라사이트 students to repeat to 바카라사이트mselves. Some affirmation cards focus on specific goals or aspirations, and I have observed that students who regularly affirm 바카라사이트ir goals become more motivated.

Additionally, I maintain a small library with academic literature as well as books that can help students to navigate challenges related to identity, relationships and self-esteem, promoting healthy emotional and social well-being. By adopting this social-emotional approach, my goal is to create a supportive and inclusive environment that empowers students throughout 바카라사이트ir high-school journey.