 Encouraging a Positive Mindset
Teaching can be stressful and all-consuming, so it only makes sense that a teacher’s mindset might take a turn for the worse as the school year progresses. Unfortunately, that can also take a toll on students’ mindsets. Does this situation sound familiar? Take a few minutes to check out some strategies for getting your mindset and classroom on a positive track (Mielke, weareteachers.com).
|
 Promoting Civil Discourse
The election season often elicits classroom discussions around candidates and issues. This 10-step guide from the New York Times for encouraging civil discourse around challenging topics may help you create a safe and respectful environment for productive discussion of difficult issues. In addition to creating classroom expectations that prioritize respect, students can take a civil discussion pledge. The Times also offers stories to promote discussion about discussion (Schulten, TheNewYorkTimes.com).
|
No comments:
Post a Comment