Inside Knowledge

Show Notes – Linzi Band Linzi teaches as the Australian Independent School – Jakarta, Indonesia.  Grade 7 – 12.  160 students.  Mixed cultures throughout the world. Started as an EAL teacher.  Felt there was something missing among pastoral care.  Had a background as a Youth and Community Development worker in some very deprived areas or the UK.  Had a conversation with the principal about putting in a programme to support the students' needs holistically.  If students are socially and emotionally ready then they will learn but they need support to manage the intensity of their emotions.  The principal gave her a trial period to develop a programme. She created her own curriculum which gives her the freedom to create.  The proramme is not only proactive but it can also be managed reactively as well to deal with issues that might occur within the student body.  Reports of bullying reports are going down.  There is a significant increase in positive by stan