Values

Communication:

Practice attentive and active listening; tracking (Selwa Said heart-aware approach).

Exercise patience to hear people out.

Deal with difficult people by making non-judgmental impact statements.

Validate rather than intrude.

Demonstrate respect for all students in tone of voice and amp; body language.

Look for solutions that satisfy all parties.

Reinforce respectful interaction among students.

Consensus:
WABA institutional bodies follows a group decision-making process, whereby members develop and agree to support decisions in the best interest of the whole.

Collegiality:
WABA institutional bodies contribute to an atmosphere of collegiality. They are dedicated to professional excellence; communicating with civility, respect, friendly tone, and mutual support; transparent, with openness, clarity, and accountability; and inclusive, welcoming and respecting all Members, with diverse talents and perspectives.

Adult Learning:
Understand and apply Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
Apply adult learning principles in teaching.
Design learning experiences to touch on all learning styles.

Philosophy of Teaching:
WABA institutional bodies embraces core values articulated in the WABA Philosophy of Teaching document; promoting a culture of respect, compassion, and integrity; building a supportive and joyful learning environment; ensuring rigorous educational standards; providing for exceptions and creative solutions; recognizing the importance of diversity; encouraging freedom, creativity, and self motivation; and providing for alternative learning pathways.