#33: Seven Effective Ways to Cultivate Resilience in the Classroom

Resilience is defined by the Cambridge Dictionary as “the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened”. Resilience is an important life-skill for children to acquire whilst at school. Reach Out Australia, for example, states that “When students feel like the outcome won’t affect them negatively, they are more likely to try new and more challenging things in the classroom. Being able to learn from mistakes and challenges in a place where they feel supported and encouraged will build their confidence, self-belief and resilience.“ Today, I’ve invited Jessica Robinson, educational writer at The Speaking Polymath, to write this excellent blog post (which I will be reading to you) describing seven ways to cultivate student resilience in the classroom. Enjoy! This episode is accompanied by a blog post: https://richardjamesrogers.com/2021/08/13/7-effective-ways-to-cultivate-student-resilience-in-the-classroom/ Check out my award-winning book for teachers - The Quick Guide to Classroom Management: 45 Secrets That All High School Teachers Need to Know: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TVCWFZ4 Check out my blog for teachers: https://richardjamesrogers.com/ Share a voice message with me here, and get featured on my episodes!: https://anchor.fm/mr-richard-james-rogers/message