Classroom Facilitation Strategies
Engaging & supporting students in Open Parachute lessons
15 articles
Engaging Students in Lessons
Engaging your students when running Open Parachute lessons
- Classroom ExpectationsEstablish Collaborative Classroom Norms
- Helping Students Relate to the LessonsTips for helping students engage with the content
- Supporting Student EmotionsTips for talking about emotional reactions to the content
- When Students Make Fun of the ContentStrategies to manage jokes in the classroom
- Encouraging Critical Thinking About The LessonsHelping students maintain a growth mindset in class
- Introducing Student Voice VideosUsing peer role models to engage students
- Communicating with StudentsCreating open lines of communication with students
Supporting Students who are Struggling in Class
Guidance from Dr. Hayley Watson on how to support your students
- Understanding Student ReactionsSupporting students who struggle to engage or resist the learning
- Responding to Challenges in the ClassroomRisk management in the classroom.
- How Do I Support Students Who Are Struggling With Their Mental Health?Student support.
- Tips for Students Who Are DisengagedSuggestions to help implement Open Parachute when students aren't engaging
- Student Disclosure or Overshare in ClassTips for Creating a Safe Space
- Using a Restorative Chat After a Traumatic Event at SchoolActionable steps after a challenging event on campus
- Emergency AssistanceWhat to do in a Mental Health emergency
- Tier 2 & 3 Behavior ChartOpen Parachute's chart for monitoring behavior