RESPECT We value others and accept their differences Team Activity The purpose of these activity sheets is to support team discussions about DET’s values and what they look like in practice at your school. Team discussion: Representative behaviours for DET Consider what RESPECT looks like... A teacher new to the school has observed that some staff We always: members appear to be disrespectful to other staff based on everyone in a considerate, fair and courteous manner cultural background, age and time at the school. This is demonstrated by excluding staff from social gatherings and maintain confidentiality and treat private information group emails, dismissing their contributions and, in some properly cases, using hostile language. recognise the achievements of others and share team success What does this say about the culture at the school? listen and encourage everyone to explain ideas and What responsibility does the teacher have to take action, actions and why? ensure that everyone has the right tools to do their work What should he/she do? collaborate and engage constructively with each other working towards a common goal One of the staff subjected to this behaviour has told the teacher that making a complaint may make things worse. Should this make a difference to the teacher’s action? 15 mins References: See on HR Web
RESPECT We value others and accept their differences Team Activity The purpose of these activity sheets is to support team discussions about DET’s values and what they look like in practice at your school. Representative behaviours for DET Team discussion: Consider what RESPECT looks like... We always: everyone in a considerate, fair and courteous manner maintain confidentiality and treat private information properly recognise the achievements of others and share team success listen and encourage everyone to explain ideas and actions ensure that everyone has the right tools to do their work collaborate and engage constructively with each other working towards a common goal A teacher new to the school has observed that some staff members appear to be disrespectful to other staff based on cultural background, age and time at the school. This is demonstrated by excluding staff from social gatherings and group emails, dismissing their contributions and, in some cases, using hostile language. What does this say about the culture at the school? What responsibility does the teacher have to take action, and why? What should he/she do? One of the staff subjected to this behaviour has told the teacher that making a complaint may make things worse. Should this make a difference to the teacher’s action? 15 mins References: See on HR Web
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