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School Life That Matters: Building Circle of Courage Schools

Reclaiming children and youth, 2014, Vol.22 (4), p.14 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

Copyright Starr Global Learning Network (dba Reclaiming Youth International) Winter 2014 ;ISSN: 1089-5701 ;CODEN: RCYOFU

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  • Title:
    School Life That Matters: Building Circle of Courage Schools
  • Author: Van Bockern, Steve
  • Subjects: Caring ; Children & youth ; Democratic Values ; Educational Environment ; Educational Practices ; Elementary Secondary Education ; Happiness ; Learning ; Student Needs ; Student Rights ; Teacher Competencies ; Teaching ; Well Being
  • Is Part Of: Reclaiming children and youth, 2014, Vol.22 (4), p.14
  • Description: In the frenzy to spike test scores that track a standardized curriculum, the central question of what students actually need is ignored. What are the bona fide "essentials" in schools that enable children to learn and thrive? A school life that matters can be found in a school where children and adults are encouraged to pursue their unalienable rights: life, liberty, and happiness. The author suggests rights that are different but tightly connected; namely, opportunities to experience belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity (Brendtro, Brokenleg, & Van Bockern, 2002). These four essential birthrights are actually growth needs, and transcend time and culture. When met, our kids tend to "do well." When these needs are denied, kids struggle. What do belonging, mastery, independence and generosity look like in schools that matter? A more detailed listing of indicators is found in the Circle of Courage Tool Kit for Elementary Schools (Van Bockern, Brendtro, & Brokenleg, 2010). However, several key descriptors provide practical examples. Indicators that belonging needs are being delivered by a school include genuine greetings, a safe setting, and positive connections among students and staff. Mastery indicators are students experiencing success academically and socially. Independence indicators include students given choices and learning self-regulating behavior. Generosity is apparent when students show concern for one another and contribute in satisfying ways.
  • Publisher: Bloomington: Reclaiming Children and Youth
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: ISSN: 1089-5701
    CODEN: RCYOFU
  • Source: ProQuest One Psychology
    Education Resources Information Center (ERIC)
    ProQuest Central
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