Strategies to Support Strengths-Based Learning

"Strength-Based Classroom Strategies for Teachers" 

(credit (Rawana, E., Latimer, K., Whitley, J. & Probizansk, M., 2009.) 

Every teacher attempts to create an environment that is optimal for learning, yet finding useful strategies for positive classroom management is a constant challenge.  In the following article, you will find some useful and practical strategies for incorporating strength-based interventions to help when managing some of the most challenging behaviors.  

The article begins with another perspective on understanding student strengths, then moves into discussion on the following topics:

• Teachers can help students to learn to use their strengths to deal with their struggles
• How to use strengths to shape, organize, manage and plan your classroom
• Applying student strengths to group activities in the classroom
• How to design a strength-based classroom environment
• How a strength-based classroom can encourage students to become consistent learners (engagement)
• Strength-based rules and routines
• What you stand to gain by using strength-based classroom strategies

Take about 5 minutes to look over this article on pages 16 - 17 of Canadian Teacher.