Module 1: Controlling the Weather in Your Classroom
Read this article and reflect on the following questions:
How do you currently build relationships with your students, particularly those who exhibit challenging behaviors? Can you identify any strategies mentioned in the article that you could incorporate into your practice to strengthen these relationships?
Reflect on a recent interaction with a difficult student. How did you respond emotionally and behaviorally? Considering the concept of "leaving the ego at the door," how might you have handled the situation differently to better support the student and maintain classroom harmony?
In what ways do you demonstrate empathy towards your students, especially those facing personal challenges? How can you improve your empathetic responses to ensure students feel understood and supported in their learning environment?
The article highlights the importance of tailoring classroom management strategies to individual student needs. How do you differentiate your approach based on the specific needs of high-needs students, and what additional techniques could you adopt to address these challenges more effectively?