New Teacher, New Conversation
Year 10 English Literature Building our classroom community together 60 minutes of getting to know each other
The Elephant in the Room
I'm new here - and that's okay Different country, different teaching style I don't know how you like to learn yet Let's figure it out together Your voice matters in this classroom
Activity 1: The Last Teacher
Think of an English teacher who made you want to engage Write for 3 minutes about what they did Focus on what happened in the classroom Don't worry about naming them We'll collect these - no need to share aloud
Activity 2: The Spectrum
Physical activity - line up from 'Love it' to 'Can't stand it' I'll call out different teaching approaches Stand where you honestly feel No need to explain unless you want to Watch the patterns emerge
Spectrum Teaching Approaches
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Activity 3: The Wish List Card
Anonymous index cards Three things to write: 1. One thing you WANT from English this year 2. One thing you really DON'T want 3. One question for your new teacher (about anything)
The Promise
"I'm going to read all of these. Next lesson, I'll share back what I heard - the patterns, the things that came up a lot - and we'll figure out together how this class is going to work. I'm not going to pretend I already know. That's why I asked."
Why This Matters
Your voices shape how we learn together Every class is different - and that's good Honest feedback leads to better learning We're building something new together This is your classroom too
What Happens Next
I'll read every single card and reflection Next lesson: patterns and themes I noticed We'll design our class agreements together Your feedback will shape our first unit This conversation continues all year
Thank You
For being honest about your learning preferences For taking risks with a new teacher For helping build our classroom community This is just the beginning of our conversation See you next lesson!