



CMCH's educational philosophy and culture are guided by these core beliefs:
2nd-3rd Grade
CMCH's educational philosophy & culture
are guided by these core beliefs:

Therefore we:
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demonstrate care and understanding of each learner
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develop positive relationships with and between all involved in the learners’ learning.
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provide a consistently safe, positive and secure environment
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harness the internal motivation that we believe all people have to learn
Therefore we:
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believe that people learn best when they work with each
other rather than against each other -
build a sense of community and appropriate learning
partnerships. -
plan for purposeful, collaborative teacher/ teacher,
teacher / learner and learner/learner interaction -
use questions and dialogue as a necessary component
in education and to deepen understanding of each other
Therefore we:
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believe that people learn best when the learning interests them and they can see connections between the subject matter and situations beyond the classroom
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recognize and respond to individual differences in learning styles
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include and maximize the participation of learners of different abilities
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personalize instruction through a range of teaching strategies
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engage learners in multi-sensory experiences.
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are patient with the time it takes to build meaning and understanding

Therefore we:
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maintain appropriate expectations that challenge all learners
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regard all interactions as teaching / learning opportunities
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communicate confidence in the learners’ abilities and nurture
their confidence in themselves -
involve learners in goal setting
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encourage appropriate risk-taking, so learners can learn and
grow from their mistakes -
encourage perseverance
Therefore we:
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believe that respect for each other - teachers, elders, peers - and self, is a prerequisite for learning.
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model respect and kindness
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communicate positive expectations
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consider how our own behavior influences the environment
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maintain classrooms that are structured and organized and clearly teach routines and expectations