Active Supervision

ACTIVE SUPERVISION

Language/Learning Targets:

● I can explain what Active Supervision looks like and why it is important.

● I can ActiveLy Supervise at least 90% of the time (that I am on duty).

What is Active supervision?

(1) On a note card…● DRAW a visual Representation

(2) On a second note card...● WRITE one-THREE WORDS THAT DEFINE ACTIVE

SUPERVISION… ○ cannot use active or Supervision.

(3)Share your visual & words with your shoulder partner.

Active Supervision is...

● ...a proactive approach used in school settings to monitor a large area in order to ensure safety & reduce problem behaviors from occurring

● ...most commonly used in non-classroom settings (canteen, playground, etc.)

● cont...

Active Supervision (cont.)

● by scanning and moving around the area while interacting with the students, staff support and reinforce appropriate behavior and correct inappropriate behavior

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lifeguard on duty

Benefits of recess

● Provides valuable learning opportunities● research shows taking short breaks appears

to help some students to focus in class● promotes social competence by allowing

opportunities to practice ○ new skills○ negotiate and problem-solve○ interact with a wider range of children

risks of recess

● most school-related injuries occur on the playground

● less structured activities can raise stress levels/anxiety for students

● maybe unsafe or frightening for students who are bullied

common accidents @ recess...

● diving for an object ● falling off the monkey bars ● bumping heads● getting hit by a ball● Tripping & falling

Be an Alert & attentive supervisor

● move throughout designated location● Focus your attention on student activities● know the “hiding” places● make eye contact with as many students as

possible

common supervision problems

● obscured lines of sight to all areas● difficulty hearing in large areas● inadequate number of supervisors● poor supervisor circulation-perimeter &

area

Turn & Talk

where?

what are the areas on the ES play areas that can lead to injury?

behaviors?

what are student behaviors that can lead to injury?

table groups report out

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School-wide expectations

hands-Safe

head-responsible

heart-kind

teachable moment (problem-solving process)

Did you use a kelso choice to solve your problem? If so, which 2-3 did you choose?

has this problem happened before?

(pool kids involved, hear everyone’s story, problem)

problem solving steps (second steps)

1. What is the problem?2. What are some solutions?3. For each solution ask yourself ...

● is it safe? ● How might people feel about it? ● is it fair? ● will it work?

4. Choose a solution and use it. 5. Is it working? (if not, go back to step 2)

Hands-Safe

only going down the slide

keep base of the slide clear

feet-first down the slide

one at a time

Hands-Safe (1-5)

no physical contact...hands, feet to yourself

two-finger tag

no hanging down on the monkey bars

no climbing on top of the monkey bars & play equipment

covered gym-soft soccer ball only

soccer on the soccer field

Hands-Safe (KG)

two-finger tag

use only the soft balls

ES playground only (stay off of ms breezeway)

play with the ball on the side only

safe hands-no pulling clothes,

Heart-Kind

no mean words

no name calling

include everyone

treat everyone as you would like to be treated

caught ya being good

hands-Safe____________________________

head-responsible________________________

heart-kind ____________________________

Teacher: _______________________ Student: ______________________ HR: _____

Child Support Team Process & procedure

if you have a concern (behavior,social/emotional, academic, speech, etc.), please e-mail crystal

● crystal will e-mail referral form● CST meeting (2x month)

next steps

Turn & Talk

what do the adults need to be supported with active supervision?

what do the kids need to be supported during milk & lunch break?

table groups report out

● e-mail daryl or toni if you have any suggestions or other clarifying questions

thank you!

...to be continued