Being an Effective Teacher II CARING as motivation Social and Emotional Learning

What is an Effective Teacher in our time? In 1980s the role of the teacher was changing; not only were they expected to teach subject matter but also to teach the desire to learn as well. Motivating At-Risk Students Mary Riordan Karlsson

Many at-risk youth lack encouragement and support from their families: thus, they come to school looking for just that. p.1 Motivating At-Risk Students Mary Riordan Karlsson The Achievement motivation theory says “that some Ss will not strive for challenges but rather stay within their comfort zones”. We must motivate them. Definition of at-risk youth

The Teacher as a Person(ET) Many interview and survey responses about effective teaching emphasize the teachers’ affective characteristics(social and emotional behaviors) more than pedagogical practice. Caring: bringing out the best in Ss through affirmation and encouragement. Listening Understanding: teacher becomes human Knowing Students: inside and outside class Fairness and Respect Motivating At-Risk Students Mary Riordan Karlsson Checklist(homework) TPS

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“They don’t care how much you know till they know how much you care.”

Do I know a personal detail about each of my students? Do I spend time before class or after class with my students? Do they feel that they can come to me if they have a problem? If so, where would they find me? Chinese student burned book story – friend found me and told me Remember Maslow’s hierarchy – where does this fit?

Establishing a Personal Connection Some questions for discussion: Her main points? Something that surprised you? Something you agree with? “You say it long enough it starts to be a part of you.” Why do your “toughest” Ss show up everyday? “You made a difference in my life. You made me feel like I was somebody.” Can you stand to have more relationships in your life? “How powerful would the world be if our Ss were not afraid to take risks, who were not afraid to think, and who had a champion?” Rita Pierson Ted talks video http://www.ted.com/talks/rita_pierson_every_kid_needs_a_champion.html

What is a champion according to Rita? “An adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and INSISTS that they become the best that they can possibly be.” “We’re educators. We’re born to make a difference!”

Dad story "The better the relationship you have with the kids, the more they're going to want to learn, and the more they're going to take ownership of what you're trying to teach them,“ You just need to ask the question: “Are you okay?”

Emma Dialogue journal – shows caring Wrote more – just need someone to ask “what’s wrong?’ Same as story with my dad, So ignored sometimes that they just need someone to say “I see you.””

Creating a bond When we work to connect with our Ss we show that they are important to us.

Help Ss to think about long term goals

Berta – what have done at Jardin de Las Rosas

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