Benefits
Important social skills
Some of the social skills students can gain using the meeting format include:- Working with others
- Solving problems for mutual benefit
- Responding appropriately
- Articulating one's thoughts in a socially acceptable manner
- Acknowledging others rights
- Respect for others' opinions
Personal Development
Some skills that are developed by individuals include:- Gives and receives compliments
- Disagrees in agreeable way
- Asks clarifying questions
- Assumes roles and responsibilities
Students Assuming Responsibility
Classroom meetings help children to take ownership for their actions by
involving them in the process of understanding and questioning rules, guidelines,
limits, and consequences.
Social Responsibility Skills
Some of the social responsibility skills developed include:- Valuing others' inputs
- Showing empathy
- Respecting others
- Cooperative decision making
- Carrying out plans related to group goals
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