To build a climate of trust and respect between teacher and students, as well as among students. To help build self-esteem by getting kids involved in decisions that impact their world in important ways. Rationale Students often develop a better sense of responsibility when given a chance to make meaningful contributions to the world around them. When children believe they are contributing to the school environment in a significant way, they feel a more positive attachment to school and are more motivated to learn. Students who are allowed to problem solve and make some of their own decisions are likely to buy in to the solutions.
Class meetings provide children with opportunities for assuming responsibilities.
Class meetings may help children to take ownership for their actions by involving them in the process of understanding and questioning rules, guidelines, limits, and consequences. Class meetings can help students learn to associate their successes with their own efforts and abilities, thus boosting self-esteem. When children feel they are making an important contribution to the world, their motivation and sense of control in their lives can greatly increase. Follow the rules of brainstorming . Use techniques such as mirroring to help hone students' ideas.