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ST. CLARE COLLEGE Learning Support Zone Gzira Boys Secondary School
Launching the LSZ programme Meeting with Guidance Teachers and
SMT
The Form 3 group was identified
Class Room observations
Meetings with main subjects teachers to explain referrals
Form 3
Referrals reached the LSZ
Processing of referrals with Head of School
LSZ referral notification letters were sent to parents/guardians
Meetings were scheduled with parents/guardians
Case Conference
Parents were briefed about 1) Observations2) Referrals3) LSZ programme (Behaviour and Learning
Support) 4) Parents’ concerns – strengths and
weaknesses 5) Students’ concerns – their perceptions of
schooling and the class room environment 6) Consent forms signed
LSZ staff, SMT and Guidance Teachers
SDQ
SDQ stands for Strengths & Difficulties Questionnaire A tool used for measuring behaviour of the 3-16 yr old age group
(Goodman, 1997) The version used for educators was implemented as there are tools
designed for research purposes (ex: measurement scale for antisocial tendencies) and for clinical purposes
To counteract for errors arising out of language barriers, the Maltese version
(Dr. Carmel Cefai) was used 25 item questionnaire addressing positive and negative variables related
to emotional symptoms, conduct behaviour problems, hyperactivity-attention deficit, peer relations difficulties and pro-social behaviour
SDQs were compiled by parents, teachers (main subjects) and students Standardised scoring and Results
General scenario of presented challenges
As attested by referral forms compiled by Teachers and SDQ results,
the following challenges were presented:
1. Regular late class show-up, failure to do work or get books/resources
2. Regular absenteeism ex: on a Monday
3. Aggressive, insolent and quarrelsome
4. Poor anger management
5. Lack of respect towards others including teachers and SMT
6. Lack of self-worth and self-confidence
Programme Implementation
6 Form 3 students embarked on a programme on the 22/11/10 attending to the LSZ 4-5 times a week for 1 ½ hours per session
Behaviour modification Anger management Emotional literacy Decision making Life skills and self-help skills Team building Self-esteem and empowerment Communication skills
Phasing out
January 2011 – Phasing out
Briefing LSZ sessions – twice a week Class Room Support Evaluation of programme to be
conducted in the upcoming weeks so as to analyse pros and cons of programme
Form 1 & Form 2
Meeting with Ass. Head; 17 students were identified
3 weeks of class observations Target: 2 groups of Form 1 and Form 2
students addressing the needs of students acting out and acting in
Referral procedure to be implemented after exam period
Meetings with guidance teachers
The Location
Activities: Birthday Party
Activities: Christmas Activities
Activities: Crafts
Activities: Cooking
Thank You