A snapshot review of Restorative Practices at Scotch

We would be delighted to receive your responses to this short survey. David Assender is doing a little research for his M Teach. Syd Boydell is also interested in staff perceptions of the approach that the school adopted some years ago.
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  1. Please describe your level of understanding of the principles of Restorative Practices.
    insufficient to be useful
    basic
    proficient
    trainer/expert


  1. Do you feel confident in your understanding of restorative Practices?
    No, and I do not think Restorative Practices are useful to me
    No, but I would like some basic training
    No, but I am keen to learn more
    Yes, but I still have a lot to learn
    Yes, I am confident about them


  1. Have you incorporated Restorative Practices into your regular classroom management? (one or more options)
    No, I use other methods
    Yes, but rarely
    Yes, but not all the time
    Yes, as often as problems arise
    Yes, for preventing and correcting behaviour problems


  1. How effective do you think restorative Practices have been in you classroom?
    I have not used Restorative Practices enough to make a judgement on this.
    Ineffective
    Partly effective
    Very effective


  1. When did you last receive training in Restorative Practices (estimate if you are not precisely sure of the date)?
    Never
    before 2000
    before 2004
    before 2008
    within the last two years


  1. Have you received any other support for implementation of Restorative Practices?
    No
    A little
    A substantial amount


  1. Which of the following best describes your perception of Restorative Practices at Scotch? (one or more options)
    It is virtually non-existent
    It's talked about but not practiced
    A few teachers use it effectively
    Many teachers are using it effectively


  1. Please expand on your answer to the previous questions or on any other aspect of Restorative Practices at Scotch.





Syd
University Lecturer in Physics and Science Education
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria