Teaching is a calling. Imparting passionate opportunities for learning is the job. How this is accomplished will determine whether your students will be along for the ride vs disconnected, behaviorally challenging, not on board. The dynamic of your relationship with your students through praise, validation, caring, and trust will allow them to share their perceived vulnerabilities and let you in. Human pathways, systemic to whole organizations, create layers of engagement, voice, and a desire to please, cooperate, and share. The best teachers create a culture of love, mutual respect, and the opportunities to know they really care. They bring them along for the ride. Be that teacher. Use your skills to touch their hearts. This book invites you to sample scenarios toward improving behaviors and transforming the elements of learning. Welcome aboard to the Softer Side of Teaching!
The Softer Side of Teaching: Transforming learning and behavior through connections
Teaching is a calling. Imparting passionate opportunities for learning is the job. How this is accomplished will determine whether your students will be along for the ride vs disconnected, behaviorally challenging, not on board. The dynamic of your relationship with your students through praise, validation, caring, and trust will allow them to share their perceived vulnerabilities and let you in. Human pathways, systemic to whole organizations, create layers of engagement, voice, and a desire to please, cooperate, and share. The best teachers create a culture of love, mutual respect, and the opportunities to know they really care. They bring them along for the ride. Be that teacher. Use your skills to touch their hearts. This book invites you to sample scenarios toward improving behaviors and transforming the elements of learning. Welcome aboard to the Softer Side of Teaching!