Comments for Tribes Learning Community http://tribes.com A New Way of Learning and Being Together Thu, 17 May 2012 00:07:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Comment on Tribes TLC X – Class # 4 by Katie http://tribes.com/courses/ol1/class4/comment-page-1/#comment-662 Katie Thu, 17 May 2012 00:07:03 +0000 http://tribes.com/?page_id=5541#comment-662 That is great idea. I hope you have a great turn out. I would love for a copy and to hear how it went! Katie That is great idea. I hope you have a great turn out. I would love for a copy and to hear how it went!
Katie

]]> Comment on Culture by Marilyn http://tribes.com/blogposts/culture/comment-page-1/#comment-660 Marilyn Wed, 16 May 2012 16:08:12 +0000 http://tribes.com/?p=4296#comment-660 As a tribes trainer I have had the great privilege of going into some schools and training the whole staff. Every time, delivering Jeanne’s message, we have a powerful transforming experience. Participants come to these trainings with varied experience. It doesn’t seem to matter if the teachers are bringing the enthusiasm and knowledge of just entering the profession or are seasoned veterans; everyone walks away with a Tribal glow and passion for taking Jeanne’s work and working hard to embed it in their practices. The training gives a great step by step recipe for creating rich learning communities where students’ needs are met and complex curriculum content is embraced and experienced. I agree that Tribes training for a whole staff is a doable and relatively inexpensive way of creating the culture where we celebrate the social, emotional and academic growth of students and staff. It is an amazing way of creating a positive culture that prepares students for success in the rapidly changing world. But, I also celebrate what happens when one trained Tribes teacher plants the seed for Tribes in a school. It has happened. More than once. One teacher, trained in Tribes during the preservice year, has great success in implementing the process during the first years of teaching. The success that they have had in meeting the social, emotional and academic needs of their students becomes contagious. The enthusiasm spills out of the classroom door. It’s wonderful, joyful, and deep success in meeting the needs of all, addressing bullying issues, and being proactive to misbehaviour while delivering rich, content driven lessons. Other teachers want the recipe this teacher used to create the learning environment. The recipe, it turns out, is embracing the Tribes process. The rest of the staff has worked hard to get the training and create that whole school culture of shared values and beliefs about how we prepare students to be empathetic participants in democracies of the future. As a tribes trainer I have had the great privilege of going into some schools and training the whole staff. Every time, delivering Jeanne’s message, we have a powerful transforming experience. Participants come to these trainings with varied experience. It doesn’t seem to matter if the teachers are bringing the enthusiasm and knowledge of just entering the profession or are seasoned veterans; everyone walks away with a Tribal glow and passion for taking Jeanne’s work and working hard to embed it in their practices. The training gives a great step by step recipe for creating rich learning communities where students’ needs are met and complex curriculum content is embraced and experienced.
I agree that Tribes training for a whole staff is a doable and relatively inexpensive way of creating the culture where we celebrate the social, emotional and academic growth of students and staff. It is an amazing way of creating a positive culture that prepares students for success in the rapidly changing world. But, I also celebrate what happens when one trained Tribes teacher plants the seed for Tribes in a school. It has happened. More than once. One teacher, trained in Tribes during the preservice year, has great success in implementing the process during the first years of teaching. The success that they have had in meeting the social, emotional and academic needs of their students becomes contagious. The enthusiasm spills out of the classroom door. It’s wonderful, joyful, and deep success in meeting the needs of all, addressing bullying issues, and being proactive to misbehaviour while delivering rich, content driven lessons. Other teachers want the recipe this teacher used to create the learning environment. The recipe, it turns out, is embracing the Tribes process. The rest of the staff has worked hard to get the training and create that whole school culture of shared values and beliefs about how we prepare students to be empathetic participants in democracies of the future.

]]> Comment on “Hats Off to You, Jeanne Gibbs!” by Marilyn http://tribes.com/blogposts/hats-off-to-you-jeanne-gibbs/comment-page-1/#comment-659 Marilyn Wed, 16 May 2012 15:37:49 +0000 http://tribes.com/?p=5606#comment-659 What a pleasure to read Ben's and then Jeanne's blog. I can only agree so much with what Ben has said. Jeanne, you really do have no idea about the positive ripples you have created! So many people have been positively influenced by your work. I keep telling people what a gift we have in the work you have done. Like Ben said, your book, no matter which edition (and your latest editions are stellar) is such an elegantly simple recipe for teachers to use. I marvel about how ahead of the research you were when you first published your book in the 1970. So much research has come since then - Multiple Intelligences, Brain Research, Cooperative learning... and it all points to the fact that, in the 1970, you got it right, Jeanne! The research just supports Tribes as you've laid it out. You were so ahead of the game! As a person living on this earth as well as a teacher, Tribes has been such a gift to me. It focuses on the heart and spirit and encourages everyone to participate actively to make a difference for all. Thank you. What a pleasure to read Ben’s and then Jeanne’s blog. I can only agree so much with what Ben has said. Jeanne, you really do have no idea about the positive ripples you have created! So many people have been positively influenced by your work. I keep telling people what a gift we have in the work you have done. Like Ben said, your book, no matter which edition (and your latest editions are stellar) is such an elegantly simple recipe for teachers to use. I marvel about how ahead of the research you were when you first published your book in the 1970. So much research has come since then – Multiple Intelligences, Brain Research, Cooperative learning… and it all points to the fact that, in the 1970, you got it right, Jeanne! The research just supports Tribes as you’ve laid it out. You were so ahead of the game! As a person living on this earth as well as a teacher, Tribes has been such a gift to me. It focuses on the heart and spirit and encourages everyone to participate actively to make a difference for all. Thank you.

]]> Comment on Tribes TLC X – Class # 4 by Marilyn http://tribes.com/courses/ol1/class4/comment-page-1/#comment-658 Marilyn Wed, 16 May 2012 15:28:25 +0000 http://tribes.com/?page_id=5541#comment-658 Wendy and I are presenting a session at the Summer Institute for Tribes in Santa Rosa in July. It is called - >> Honouring the Tribes Process: An Example of Implementing the Tribes > Process in One School over a 3 Year Period. We want to describe what we did at the classroom and school level to embedd the Tribes process in a new school. >> Our intentions were always to deliver this content, however, our > experience in the on line course has really helped us to go > deeper with the content and identify how much the Tribes process was > the underlying foundation of what we did in the school. The > researched based components of the tribes process has become the > structure that we are hanging our content upon. We are really excited by the thinking this view has provided us. Our final project will be the powerpoint and presentation at the conference that will connect the dots to the Tribes Research Based program and what we did at Silver Creek School. Unfortunately, this is a work in progress right now so we can't share the finished product right now. It'll be ready in July and we'll make sure that we get a copy to Katie and Mary. Thanks for your patience with our timeline. Wendy and Marilyn Wendy and I are presenting a session at the Summer Institute for Tribes in Santa Rosa in July. It is called – >> Honouring the Tribes Process: An Example of Implementing the Tribes
> Process in One School over a 3 Year Period. We want to describe what we did at the classroom and school level to embedd the Tribes process in a new school.
>> Our intentions were always to deliver this content, however, our
> experience in the on line course has really helped us to go
> deeper with the content and identify how much the Tribes process was
> the underlying foundation of what we did in the school. The
> researched based components of the tribes process has become the
> structure that we are hanging our content upon. We are really excited by the thinking this view has provided us.
Our final project will be the powerpoint and presentation at the conference that will connect the dots to the Tribes Research Based program and what we did at Silver Creek School.
Unfortunately, this is a work in progress right now so we can’t share the finished product right now. It’ll be ready in July and we’ll make sure that we get a copy to Katie and Mary.
Thanks for your patience with our timeline.
Wendy and Marilyn

]]> Comment on Tribes TLC X – Class # 4 by Marilyn http://tribes.com/courses/ol1/class4/comment-page-1/#comment-657 Marilyn Wed, 16 May 2012 12:55:00 +0000 http://tribes.com/?page_id=5541#comment-657 Hi there, I just opened Katie's project. How wonderful! Using the flower and matching it to the stages of the Tribes trail was brilliant. The petals demonstrate all that is great and powerful about Tribes teaching - choice, differentiation, fun, multiple intelligences, use of technology. To me, this reflection about Katie's teaching proves quite strongly that Tribes is not an event in the classroom. It's a carefully planned process of designing lessons and experiences embedded within the protective factors to reach the hearts and minds of our students. Well done, Katie! Hi there, I just opened Katie’s project. How wonderful! Using the flower and matching it to the stages of the Tribes trail was brilliant. The petals demonstrate all that is great and powerful about Tribes teaching – choice, differentiation, fun, multiple intelligences, use of technology. To me, this reflection about Katie’s teaching proves quite strongly that Tribes is not an event in the classroom. It’s a carefully planned process of designing lessons and experiences embedded within the protective factors to reach the hearts and minds of our students. Well done, Katie!

]]> Comment on Tribes TLC X – Class # 4 by mary http://tribes.com/courses/ol1/class4/comment-page-1/#comment-654 mary Tue, 01 May 2012 02:44:10 +0000 http://tribes.com/?page_id=5541#comment-654 Welcome to Class #4! Your project is the only assignment for this class. Here are some more suggestions to help you frame what it is you want to do... * It could be something that might engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate...by definition as well as example. * Think 'multiply intelligent'; use a combination of music, visuals, words, symbols, etc. * check out www.wordle.net...for ideas * if you really want a challenge to learn something new and complete your project at the same time, check out www.prezi.com (I even have an account and I haven't sat down to master it yet, but I will!) * if you are into music and have an audio editing program (Google 'audacity' - a free and easy program) and compose some Tribes music * google some youtube using keywords for social/emotional learning. check out www.31daygame.net for some good video links Do NOT just write a blog. That is your final, class #5 assignment! Can't wait to see what you inspire!! Welcome to Class #4!

Your project is the only assignment for this class.
Here are some more suggestions to help you frame what it is you want to do…
* It could be something that might engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate…by definition as well as example.
* Think ‘multiply intelligent’; use a combination of music, visuals, words, symbols, etc.
* check out http://www.wordle.net…for ideas
* if you really want a challenge to learn something new and complete your project at the same time, check out http://www.prezi.com (I even have an account and I haven’t sat down to master it yet, but I will!)
* if you are into music and have an audio editing program (Google ‘audacity’ – a free and easy program) and compose some Tribes music
* google some youtube using keywords for social/emotional learning. check out http://www.31daygame.net for some good video links

Do NOT just write a blog. That is your final, class #5 assignment!

Can’t wait to see what you inspire!!

]]> Comment on Tribes TLC X – Class # 3 by Mary Palin http://tribes.com/courses/ol1/class3/comment-page-1/#comment-652 Mary Palin Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:51:59 +0000 http://tribes.com/?page_id=5406#comment-652 Hi all, Well done on the assignments, despite the surprises and adventure life brings us when we don't expect it. I will have your feedback to you tomorrow morning! Class #4 is just ONE project...and it is a project. Do NOT panic! Feel free to run your idea by me, or just be creative and surprise us with your brilliance. We are on the home stretch! Hi all,

Well done on the assignments, despite the surprises and adventure life brings us when we don’t expect it.

I will have your feedback to you tomorrow morning!

Class #4 is just ONE project…and it is a project. Do NOT panic! Feel free to run your idea by me, or just be creative and surprise us with your brilliance. We are on the home stretch!

]]> Comment on Tribes TLC X – Class # 3 by Wendy Harrison http://tribes.com/courses/ol1/class3/comment-page-1/#comment-651 Wendy Harrison Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:44:23 +0000 http://tribes.com/?page_id=5406#comment-651 PROFFESIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES: My school would benefit in considering the immense learning possibilities offered through Tribes TLC X – Online Course - A Study of the Influence of The Tribes TLC Process
on Social Emotional Learning I believe that when considering a structure in order for staff to collaborate one must view staff as a series of subsystems or Learning Teams (Grade Teams, Literacy, Numeracy, Information Technology, Special Education, School Effectiveness and Tribes– all interconnected (decision making and learning) to the larger system – staff, students, parents, school, that are then linked to resources and initiatives to the district, then Ministry of Education. What? A Professional Learning online course called - A Study of the Influence of The Tribes TLC Process
on Social Emotional Learning. Why? 1. A great opportunity to extend our understanding of Tribes TLC Process and the needs of the children that we teach. 2. To implement further strategies to promote progress toward the mission of assuring the healthy development of every child so that each has the knowledge, skills and resiliency to be successful in a rapidly changing world. Why this would work at our school? 1. Positive Culture for Learning – Staff work collaboratively. This focus would deepen the team and learning connections. 2. All staff are Tribes trained. 3. Leadership spans all 9 grades and within each team. 4. Staff have experienced being part of Literacy, Numeracy and Beyond Monet Book Clubs. 5. There are resources to provide time and cost of the course. How? 1. Each staff member would receive What is it about Tribes? – Bonnie Bernard 2. Each team would work collaboratively to submit chapter learning. 3. Monthly Staff reflection and follow-up at staff meetings. PROFFESIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES:

My school would benefit in considering the immense learning possibilities offered through Tribes TLC X – Online Course – A Study of the Influence of The Tribes TLC Process
on Social Emotional Learning

I believe that when considering a structure in order for staff to collaborate one must view staff as a series of subsystems or Learning Teams (Grade Teams, Literacy, Numeracy, Information Technology, Special Education, School Effectiveness and Tribes– all interconnected (decision making and learning) to the larger system – staff, students, parents, school, that are then linked to resources and initiatives to the district, then Ministry of Education.

What?
A Professional Learning online course called – A Study of the Influence of The Tribes TLC Process
on Social Emotional Learning.
Why?
1. A great opportunity to extend our understanding of Tribes TLC Process and the needs of the children that we teach.
2. To implement further strategies to promote progress toward the mission of assuring the healthy development of every child so that each has the knowledge, skills and resiliency to be successful in a rapidly changing world.

Why this would work at our school?
1. Positive Culture for Learning – Staff work collaboratively. This focus would deepen the team and learning connections.
2. All staff are Tribes trained.
3. Leadership spans all 9 grades and within each team.
4. Staff have experienced being part of Literacy, Numeracy and Beyond Monet Book Clubs.
5. There are resources to provide time and cost of the course.

How?
1. Each staff member would receive What is it about Tribes? – Bonnie Bernard
2. Each team would work collaboratively to submit chapter learning.
3. Monthly Staff reflection and follow-up at staff meetings.

]]> Comment on Tribes TLC X – Class # 3 by Wendy Harrison http://tribes.com/courses/ol1/class3/comment-page-1/#comment-650 Wendy Harrison Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:42:48 +0000 http://tribes.com/?page_id=5406#comment-650 I read Mary’s celebratory blog about the San Francisco Giants reaching the World Series. In fact, we all know that they went on to become World Champions. This team represented the third sequential stage of group development – community - the need to be connected to something larger than themselves that gives their lives meaning and purpose. – page 133 Some might say that their success was a confluence of fortunate events. However, I think that they were successful because they grew to become a team that exemplified the following characteristics: ➢ Confidence: It was infectious as it grew with success. Some might say it was earned luck. In any case, the players appeared to play with self - assurance, willing to take risks because they had the trust that they were supported/encouraged and backed up by their teammates. ➢ Authentic Participation: Their manager played all of his players. As a result, everyone knew that they had an important role to play as a member of the team. Everyone felt included and had influence upon the final outcome. ➢ Shared Leadership: The managers in Major League Baseball have more influence on games any manager/coach in any other sport. Yet, because of Bochy’s leadership style, others felt safe and valued (included) to step forward to lead – sometimes on the field and sometimes in the clubhouse. Leadership was fluid in that the role was assumed by a variety of players – veterans, role players and inexperienced players. ➢ Success through Adversity: The Giants had a terrible losing streak before the All Star Break, key injuries, as well as they forged through many nail biting victories on the road and also in the last “do or die” game of the season. These early experiences of success empowered the players to have trust in self and in each other to be a successful team in the next three playoff series. I compare the Giant’s journey to what Gardiner calls “self – renewal groups. Each time that they advanced to another playoff series, they needed to step back, refocus and determine new strategies in order to grow and be successful. – page 134 ➢ Common Goal: It is all about winning in baseball, but it was the team culture of collaboration, encouragement, appreciation, shared leadership and collective talent that made them victorious. I read Mary’s celebratory blog about the San Francisco Giants reaching the World Series. In fact, we all know that they went on to become World Champions. This team represented the third sequential stage of group development – community – the need to be connected to something larger than themselves that gives their lives meaning and purpose. – page 133
Some might say that their success was a confluence of fortunate events. However, I think that they were successful because they grew to become a team that exemplified the following characteristics:
➢ Confidence: It was infectious as it grew with success. Some might say it was earned luck. In any case, the players appeared to play with self – assurance, willing to take risks because they had the trust that they were supported/encouraged and backed up by their teammates.
➢ Authentic Participation: Their manager played all of his players. As a result, everyone knew that they had an important role to play as a member of the team. Everyone felt included and had influence upon the final outcome.
➢ Shared Leadership: The managers in Major League Baseball have more influence on games any manager/coach in any other sport. Yet, because of Bochy’s leadership style, others felt safe and valued (included) to step forward to lead – sometimes on the field and sometimes in the clubhouse. Leadership was fluid in that the role was assumed by a variety of players – veterans, role players and inexperienced players.
➢ Success through Adversity: The Giants had a terrible losing streak before the All Star Break, key injuries, as well as they forged through many nail biting victories on the road and also in the last “do or die” game of the season. These early experiences of success empowered the players to have trust in self and in each other to be a successful team in the next three playoff series. I compare the Giant’s journey to what Gardiner calls “self – renewal groups. Each time that they advanced to another playoff series, they needed to step back, refocus and determine new strategies in order to grow and be successful. – page 134
➢ Common Goal: It is all about winning in baseball, but it was the team culture of collaboration, encouragement, appreciation, shared leadership and collective talent that made them victorious.

]]> Comment on Tribes TLC X – Class # 3 by Wendy Harrison http://tribes.com/courses/ol1/class3/comment-page-1/#comment-649 Wendy Harrison Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:39:08 +0000 http://tribes.com/?page_id=5406#comment-649 Hi Katie. I think that you have allergies like me! Hi Katie. I think that you have allergies like me!

]]>