How to Work With Students After Negative Behavior
“Punishing the absence of a skill hoping it will produce the skill is absurd. You’re not “teaching responsibility” when all you do is punish the absence of it. We would never teach academic skills like that to our students. Teaching requires instruction & practice, not consequences. ” – Tom Schimmer Every educator has been there.…
Read Full PostTransform Student Behavior with This Simple Morning Strategy
Imagine a student walking into your classroom after a difficult night. Maybe they didn’t get much sleep, had an argument at home, or are carrying stress that no one else can see. Before the day even begins, their emotional state is already fragile, making it harder for them to focus, engage, or regulate their emotions.…
Read Full PostImproving Mental Wellness in Schools
This is the transcript of the episode, “Improving Mental Wellness in Schools” Featuring Marria Barrera of Clayful Joshua: I would love for you to share with my listeners a little bit about yourself, your educational and leadership journey. Maria: Alright, so I started as an educational leader, back when I was a high school student…
Read Full PostDe-escalation Strategies During a Tough Conversation
TL;DR: There are a number of de-escalation strategies one can use to diffuse any tough conversation: (1) Move to a private area. (2) Be empathetic and non-judgmental. (3) Keep your tone and body language neutral. (4) Provide choices. The Teach Better Academy course, Addressing Tough Topics in Schools, shares communication strategies for challenging topics in…
Read Full PostAspiring Leaders Activate!
“Leaders aren’t born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. And that’s the price we’ll have to pay to achieve that goal, or any goal.” – Vince Lombardi Anticipation Summer is an exhilarating time for aspiring leaders as they look at the upcoming school year with anticipation and excitement for their…
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