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Quotes from Teachers/Kids

Building a Better Class Project Westercommon Primary 2009/10

"Since this happened we have seen a big difference in the class" "We understand each other better" "Boys don't hate each other now" "I'm more confident now" "I play with everyone now" "Everybody now gets along better" "We're more together as a class"

The Stance Classes Project Sunnyside Primary 2008/9

"The stances teach you about yourself and help you describe yourself better" "Before these classes I just thought I was happy or sad but now I know my stances and I can stance myself." "I liked it because it gave you something to work towards. I thought I was a hard worker but I think now there are times I could be more actively engaged. So there's a way to improve." "It was really good because it made me think about how to deal with annoying people in my group and people who boss me about. I didn't really know what I could do before." "I can stance other people now and deal with them better."

The Energy for Learning Project St Blane's Primary 2007/8

"It was interesting to learn more about why people behave differently. I know how I behave, but I hadn't really thought about why." "The stance diary stops you going into denial about your behaviour. It helps you face up to your behaviour." "The stances really made me think about what kind of person I am." "I used to think pupils were good and bad but now I know there is a whole range of stances, its' given me a bigger picture." "I know a lot of stroppy people and it's helped me deal with them." "If you are upset and angry you concentrate on what is making you upset and angry, not your work." "You can look back at your earlier stances and see how you've changed."

The ELI Project St Monica's Primary 2009

"There are parts of yourself that the teacher knows but you don't and this helps you find out about it." "This asks you questions I've always wanted to be asked but never have."

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