Getting to Know You: Introducing Yourself and Setting Class Standards

• Tutor
• Primary Education
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Getting to Know You: 

Introductions and class standards

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will know some new information about your classmates, and have contributed to setting our class standards.

Explain to the students what they can expect to achieve by the end of the lesson.

What do you already know
about our school code?

Icebreaker Activity

In the next 3 minutes, introduce yourself to a partner.

• your name
• hobbies
• interests
• favourite subject 
• one interesting fact about yourself

Instruct the students to pair up and engage in a brief conversation to get to know each other better.

I feel that I know my seat neighbour better.

😒🙁😐🙂😃

Importance of Academic Achievement

Discuss the benefits of academic achievement in the UK, such as access to better opportunities, scholarships, and future career prospects.

Guide the class in a discussion about why academic achievement matters and how it can positively impact their lives.

I think that doing well in school
will benefit me as an adult.

No.

I'm not sure.

Yes!

Why do you think so?

Class Standards Brainstorm!

In small groups, brainstorm and type class rules or standards that will contribute to a positive and productive learning environment.

Divide the students into small groups and provide them with paper or a digital platform to write down their ideas.

What would be a good
class standard for us?

Sharing Class Standards

You will now be split into groups.

1. Each group will look at the suggestions, and discuss what the three best ones are. (You can add your own if you come up with a better one, or a way to combine a few together.)
2. Each group will then present their top three class rules or standards to the whole class.

Encourage groups to explain the rationale behind their chosen rules and facilitate a class discussion on the importance of each rule.

Identifying Common Themes

As a class, identify common themes or rules that appear across multiple groups' presentations.

Guide the students in finding commonalities and discuss why these rules are essential for a harmonious classroom.

Vote for Class Standards

Each student votes for their top three class rules or standards from the identified common themes.

Ensure that each student understands the voting process and emphasize the importance of their individual voice.

Reflection

Individually reflect on the lesson and write down one thing you learned about introducing yourself, one thing you learned about academic achievement, and one class rule you believe is crucial.

Allocate time for students to reflect on their learning and encourage them to express their thoughts in writing.

What is one thing you learned this lesson?

What are two things that you would like to learn more about this year?

Which class rule do you think is the most important, and why?

Conclusion

Summarize the key takeaways from the lesson and emphasize the importance of creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Ensure that students understand the significance of the topics covered and their role in maintaining a conducive learning space.