Responsible Thinking Process - Emmaus College
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Responsible Thinking Process - Emmaus College
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At Emmaus College we hold the belief that respect is an essential element of any community and in the classroom this means that all should respect the teacher’s right to teach and a student’s right to learn. The behaviour management program implemented at Emmaus, the Responsible Thinking Process (RTP), is based on this principle. RTP is consistent with the Catholic mission of the College. It is focused on respecting the dignity of each person and acting in a just manner, while challenging all students to be responsible for their own actions and attitudes to the community.
When a student disrupts in a classroom, he/she is asked a series of questions to:
1. Allow the student to reflect on the nature of their disruption.
2. Establish for the teacher what the student wants to do – remain in class or leave the classroom.
3. Give the student a choice (control over his/her destiny).
If a student chooses to go to the Planning Room, his/her teacher completes a referral form. Once a student enters the Planning Room, he/she may only communicate with the Planning Room staff. The Planning Room teacher discusses with the student his/her referral and establishes what the student wishes to do. The Planning Room is a supportive environment to help students to learn how to control their experiences at school in ways that will not disrupt and/or disturb others who are attempting to do the same. Parents will receive a text message when their child is referred to the Planning Room.
Once a student indicates a desire that they want to return to class, he/she completes a plan. The plan is then taken to the relevant teacher and they negotiate. When they agree on the plan it is signed by the student and the teacher, and returned to the Planning Room by the student. The student is then invited to resume attending that class. If a student’s plan is unsuccessful in enabling a productive learning environment, they return to the Planning Room to modify their plan or write a new one.
Parents/Carers may contact either the Head of Responsible Thinking Process or relevant teacher to discuss their child’s plan.
MORE INFORMATION
Jessie McGahan
Head of Responsible Thinking Process
Jessie_McGahan@rok.catholic.edu.au
Make an appointment with the Head of Responsible Thinking Process to discuss more; or
visit
www.responsiblethinking.com
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Our Parish
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Pastoral Care
Responsible Thinking Process
Indigenous Education
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Our Parish
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Curriculum Overview
Technology in learning
Academic Reporting and Achievement
Learning Enrichment and Inclusion
Workplace Learning And Careers
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Rockhampton District Sport
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Emmaus College
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>
Pastoral
>
Responsible Thinking Process
print page
Responsible Thinking Process
At Emmaus College we hold the belief that respect is an essential element of any community and in the classroom this means that all should respect the teacher’s right to teach and a student’s right to learn. The behaviour management program implemented at Emmaus, the Responsible Thinking Process (RTP), is based on this principle. RTP is consistent with the Catholic mission of the College. It is focused on respecting the dignity of each person and acting in a just manner, while challenging all students to be responsible for their own actions and attitudes to the community.
When a student disrupts in a classroom, he/she is asked a series of questions to:
1. Allow the student to reflect on the nature of their disruption.
2. Establish for the teacher what the student wants to do – remain in class or leave the classroom.
3. Give the student a choice (control over his/her destiny).
If a student chooses to go to the Planning Room, his/her teacher completes a referral form. Once a student enters the Planning Room, he/she may only communicate with the Planning Room staff. The Planning Room teacher discusses with the student his/her referral and establishes what the student wishes to do. The Planning Room is a supportive environment to help students to learn how to control their experiences at school in ways that will not disrupt and/or disturb others who are attempting to do the same. Parents will receive a text message when their child is referred to the Planning Room.
Once a student indicates a desire that they want to return to class, he/she completes a plan. The plan is then taken to the relevant teacher and they negotiate. When they agree on the plan it is signed by the student and the teacher, and returned to the Planning Room by the student. The student is then invited to resume attending that class. If a student’s plan is unsuccessful in enabling a productive learning environment, they return to the Planning Room to modify their plan or write a new one.
Parents/Carers may contact either the Head of Responsible Thinking Process or relevant teacher to discuss their child’s plan.
MORE INFORMATION
Jessie McGahan
Head of Responsible Thinking Process
Jessie_McGahan@rok.catholic.edu.au
Make an appointment with the Head of Responsible Thinking Process to discuss more; or
visit
www.responsiblethinking.com
Spiritual & Pastoral
Pastoral
Responsible Thinking Process
Student Protection
Indigenous Education
Counselling Services
Pastoral Care
Spiritual
Prayer and Worship
Evangelisation and Faith Formation
Social Action and Justice
Religious Life of the School
Religious Identity and Culture
'Two schools in one'
Enrol your child
Connect with us
Back to Top
Enrol at Emmaus
Student Protection
CEDR Privacy Policy
Staff Portal
A co-educational Catholic college in the Diocese of Rockhampton
185 Main Street and 362 Yaamba Road North Rockhampton
PH:
(07) 4923 5700
220_office@rok.catholic.edu.au
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Our College
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Reports and Surveys
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Employment
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Student Protection
Spiritual & Pastoral
Spiritual
Religious Life of the School
Evangelisation and Faith Formation
Religious Identity and Culture
Prayer and Worship
Pastoral
Pastoral Care
Responsible Thinking Process
Indigenous Education
Counselling Services
Our Parish
Curriculum
Curriculum Overview
Technology in learning
Academic Reporting and Achievement
Learning Enrichment and Inclusion
Workplace Learning And Careers
Subject Selection
Assessment and Homework
Co-Curriculum
Co-Curriculum overview
Annual Musical Production
Sports
Rockhampton District Sport
Academic
Cultural
Instrumental Music
Community Service
Light my way cafe
Parents
School Fees and Assistance
Handbooks/Links
Parent Lounge
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College Board
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Uniforms
Enrolment
Enrolment At Emmaus
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