Leanne-communities

Hi everyone, please let me know what you think of my communities piece. Thanks From Leanne

M. Hunt (principle) informs that as teachers we need to be aware that community is what makes or breaks a school, without the support of a community than a school is ineffective. As an effective teacher you must have a clear understanding of a range of culture which is seen throughout the school. You need to listen to students and understand the diverse backgrounds which students come from (**Carrington, S. 2009 **). In your teaching career you will come across dealings with many outside agencies to ensure the best protection/needs for your students is being met. Such agencies may be government agencies such as child welfare or an organisation dealing in a student with a disability. Strong community values are an important issue in this school. As M.Hunt (principle) states this school has adopted a value-based planning which includes the involvement of both parents and the community to help in decision making in regards to our school. Ways in which you as an effective teacher may like to involve the community in your students education are having community member speak to your class, involve students in investigating organizations before having a guest speaker from that particular organisation. You need to take into account the background of your students when providing guest speakers. As a school is it vital we keep a positive involvement with the community as not only do they provide funding in some areas, the community has a large say in how our school is run and the events that take place, which is seen through the P&C.