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About Fleming / Pastoral Care

     

 

 

 THE PASTORAL PROGRAMME   

 

MAIN OBJECTIVE

To accompany each student in their social, affective and cognitive development so as to contribute to their well-rounded education.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

1.   To focus on the students´ social, affective and cognitive needs within their corresponding stage of development.

2.   To provide an atmosphere of trust and open communication between the students and the tutor and their teachers.

3.   To promote a respectful and friendly climate that allows for the students´ active participation as well as free and uninhibited expression of ideas and feelings.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

a.       Recognize and value your students´ achievements and qualities.

b.   Trust on their potential and possibilities.

c.   Set boundaries with firmness, clarity and affection.

d.   Be empathetic. Listen to them.

e.   Avoid labeling and comparing.

f.    Be authentic

g.   Acknowledge your own errors.

h.   Keep a cheerful spirit

i.    Provide a close and warm presence.

j.    Empower autonomy and responsibility.

k.   Nurture a happy, low-stress environment.

FORMAT

1.  Group sessions.  Opportunities for expressing their feelings, doubts and concerns, for improving personal and social skills, etc.

2.   Individual guidance. Space to get to know and counsel each student according to his/her individual characteristics and needs, through a Personal Project.

 FIELDS INVOLVED

1.   Personal-Social.

Its purpose is to help students to develop a well-balanced and free-thinking personality. Their skills and potential are reinforced so that they get to know and accept themselves, relate positively to others, empathize, express feelings and desires, and also defend their rights and those around them. It can support PSD and Communication skills.

 

Grade Identity
Living Together

P1 Their own interests, preferences, feelings, emotions. Physical characteristics and risk factors.

 

Rules and agreements.Parental roles. Civic and cultural exp
P2 Skills, interests, preferences, feelings, emotions of their own and of others. Physical characteristics and risk factors. Their rights and duties.

 

Rules and agreements. Classroom duties and rules. Family roles. Civic and cultural expressions in Trujillo.
P3 Skills, interests, preferences, feelings, emotions of their own and of classmates. Physical characteristics and risk factors. Their rights and duties as boys/girls at home and school. School organization. Being a member of a family, class and school and self-identity. Civic and cultural expressions of La Libertad.
P4 Skills, interests, preferences, feelings, emotions of their classmates and others. Importance to exert their rights and duties. School organization. Sense of belonging to a family, class and school, respecting his/her self-identity. Civic and cultural expressions of the north of Peru.
P5 Their personal characteristics and emotional states. Assertiveness and alternative solutions during a conflict. Exertion of rights and duties as boy/girl at home, at school and in the community. Forms of social and institution organization in Trujillo. Being an important part of a family, school, community and regional setting.

 

Ethnic, linguistic and cultural diversity and the role of Peruvians in development.
P6

 

Personal characteristics and emotional states of others. Mediation and assertiveness during conflicts of others. Respect for human rights. The role and influence of the local and regional governments. Democracy and the Peruvian State. Importance of belonging to a group in family, neighborhood, community, region and country.
S1 Puberty & Adolescence. Self-esteem. Willingness. Gender roles. Family history and family dynamics. Social skills.
S2 Adolescence. Social recognition. Dealing with feelings and frustration. Self-concept. Assertiveness. Teenage (gender) behaviour. The role of family. Violence at home. Communication in the family.
S3 Personal identity. Respect for others. Cultural diversity. Stereotypes. Social norm. Moral dilemmas. Family values.  Friendship and courtship.
S4 Group and cultural identity. Creativity. Decision-making, sense of responsibility, types of communication, Freedom. Falling in love. Responsible parenthood.
S5 Personal and national identity. Influence of the media in communication. Self-assurance, autonomy, happiness. Psychological, ethical and cultural factors involved in affective relationships. Prevention.

 

 

2.       Academic.

The purpose is to help students reach their potential in learning and in a proactive way, prevent or overcome difficulties. Specific skills are developed for critical thinking, autonomous learning, study skills, time management, cooperative work and motivation. It can strengthen PSD.

 

TOPICS

         a.       Time management:  free time, planning activities, recreation and hobbies.

         b.      Study skills: memory, attention-concentration strategies, cooperative work, learning strategies, reading comprehension strategies, problem solving and decision making.

 

 

3.       Vocational.

The purpose is to develop a personal plan that leads to the progressive development of their potential so that they may reach their individual aspirations and goals in life.

 

In Primary, it starts with the exploration and discovery of individual interests and talents. Who am I? What do I want to be? What do I want to do?

In Secondary, it gradually moves to building awareness and self-confidence for appropriate facilitating decision making regarding their future educational an career choices. 

 

4.   Body and Mental Health.

The purpose is to promote responsible habits and activities that lead to healthy lifestyles preventing risks and difficulties for the students and their surroundings.

 

5.       Community Involvement.

The purpose is to gain social awareness of situations and conditions that need attention and to commit to the improvement of those conditions. This is not charity, but true ethics, that is solidarity, respect, and equality. It will also mean evaluating the activity before, during and afterwards.  Projects are to be coordinated with the Religion class.  

 

6.   Cultural and Current affairs.

The purpose is to encourage students to take an active part in class visits and field trips as well as in class discussions about local, regional and national issues. This will promote acceptance, respect and also interest for cultural diversity. It can support PSD and Communication skills.

 

7.       Values (Discipline and class climate).

The purpose is to create conditions for positive relationships in the classroom, in and outside the school. Positive interactions require a shared responsibility approach and also firm discipline to reduce and prevent any type of aggression. There are core values to be developed and assessed during each tutor session according to the different developmental stages.

It can support PSD and Communication skills.

 

TOPICS

Grade

Core value

Specific value

Nursery 2, 3 years, K4 and K5

Order

Obedience

Sincerity

Generosity

Discipline, attention

Courtesy

Neatness

P1 to P4

Work

Generosity

Respect

Sportsmanship

Responsibility

Loyalty

Effort

Hard-work

Perseverance

Service and courtesy

P5 and P6

Order

Strength

Perseverance

Resilience

Work

Joy

Service

Responsibility

Sobriety

Use of resources

Generosity

Hard work

Study

Innovation

Leadership

Bravery

S1 to S5

Order

Time management

Work

Constructive criticism

Wisdom (criterio)

Responsibility

Fairness

Solidarity

Generosity

Optimism

Tact (Prudence)

 

 

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