Do you remember the days when kids at school would fight over who got to ring the bell at the start of the school day? You always knew whether you were playing in the school grounds or walking to school that if you heard that sound you were to get to the classroom quick ready for class or risk not being marked on the role. If you were late, that meant big trouble. Times have changed; however the need for school bell and notification systems still play an important part in our schools today.
Respecting Punctuality
When you transition from school into the workforce, it is evident that “time” plays an extremely important role in our careers. Deadlines, meetings, and operation hours, to name a few, all make up the average working day. Teaching children to respect the importance of being “on time” while still at school can make the transition much smoother. Being punctual also relies on the individual being prepared and organized. It is a known fact that when you are running late, you are most likely to forget something, thus punctuality also teaches kids time management and organization skills. If you ask most bosses, punctuality is considered an incredibly valuable asset in a potential employee. Teaching children to respect being on time helps creates a generation of reliable, prepared men and women of the future.
Reduced Disruption To Classes
A typical school day, which sometimes varies from school to school, is run in segmented time blocks, which dictate how long classes and breaks are scheduled for. The lack of notification as to when classes and breaks are to start and finish allows for a lax in the schedule, meaning that some classes and/or breaks can be cut short. Both lunch breaks and class time lengths are important both for the students and teachers. Teachers require enough time to effectively teach all designated content whilst assisting students, whereas students require that time to effectively absorb, practice and retain that information. Cutting classes short can lead to consequences such:
• Poor attention spans
• Lack of information retention
• Missed lessons and crucial information
• Minimized time for the teacher to answer questions and misunderstandings that students may have to help them fully understand the content.
Thus it is extremely important to the teaching and learning quality that a consistent lesson and break time schedule is in place within a school. Emergency School Bell Procedures School bell systems, nowadays are often used for more than just signaling the beginning and end of a class or break. In the event of a fire or lock-down, different bell sequences can be sounded to warn teachers and students of a possible emergency. In an emergency, communication is crucial, thus this method of emergency notification, is excellent to protect the safety and wellbeing of both staff and students. There’s nothing like hearing that 3:00pm sound to finish the day. To learn more about incorporating a school bell system into your school please contact MiSolutions Group today.
