Thousands of schools throughout the United States and
Canada have become Tribes Learning Communities, safe and caring environments
in which kids can do well! After years of "fix-it" programs focused on
reducing student violence, conflict, drug and alcohol use, absenteeism, poor
achievement, etc., educators and parents now agree, creating a positive school
or classroom environment is the most effective way to improve behavior and
learning. The Tribes TLC® is the way to do it.
Students achieve because they:
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feel included and appreciated by peers and teachers
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are respected for their different abilities, cultures,
gender, interests and dreams
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are actively involved in their own learning
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have positive expectations from others that they will
succeed
How it Works
Tribes is a step-by-step process to achieve specific
learning goals. Four agreements are honored:
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Attentive listening
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appreciation/no put downs
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Mutual Respects
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Right to Pass
Students learn a set of collaborative skills so they can
work well together in long-term groups (tribes). The focus is on how to:
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help each other work on tasks
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set goals and solve problems
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monitor and assess progress
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celebrate achievements
You can read more about Tribes at:
http://www.tribes.com