Course Curriculum
Section 1: Circles Overview
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StartWelcome & Intention! (2:50)
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StartWhat we Know Already. (4:33)
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StartCircle Keeper Handout
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StartPrinciples of Circles (6:07)
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StartSeven Core Assumptions (Kay Pranis) (7:05)
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StartWhy we Use Circles (4:52)
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StartWhat Can Circles Be Used for? (16:54)
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StartFollow us on Social Media to Stay Connected
Section 2: Circle Process
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StartHow Do we Facilitate Circles? (12:42)
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StartGuiding/Scaffolding Questions (5:12)
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Start123 Circle Structure & Planning (7:10)
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StartCircle Agreement - examples / templates
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StartGive me 5! (5 steps to a Facilitate each Planned Circle Round)
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StartCovid Adaptations (2:52)
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StartCircle Targets
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StartPost Circle Reflection Sheet (based on agreements made)…Not to measure or judge, but to honour…
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StartRelationships First; RJE Circle Formation video - Answering Concerns re Circles in Creative Ways
Section 3: Circle Example and Templates for Working with Students
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StartMichelle's Homework Problem Solving Circle from the Early Days! (8:07)
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StartExample 1 - Proactive Building Community Circle - Getting to Know Each Other!
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StartExample 2 - Teaching Circle - Empathy - The Giraffe & the Croc.
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StartExample 3 - Establishing Agreements/Norms (School Trip)
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StartExample 4 - Responsive / Problem Solving Circle - How are we Getting on in our Class?
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StartExample 5 - Celebration Circle/ Gratitude Circle
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StartExample 6 - Circles of Connection - Supporting each other post Incident within a school community
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StartCircle Template 4 Parts Overview - Communication - How are we getting on in class
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StartStudent-Led, Community Building Circle (video example Oakland)
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StartRe-entry Circles (post incident) - Video example Oakland
Your Instructor
Michelle is a restorative practitioner, trainer and consultant. She taught English and Spanish at second level for 16 years and is currently lecturing and supporting trainee teachers on the Professional Masters in Education (PME) programme in Maynooth University. She facilitates continuing professional development courses for teachers in Education Centres throughout the country. Michelle also supports organisations and schools eager to realise their potential individually and as a community by facilitating on-site training. She is very grateful for the work she gets to do in the world!