EPISODE · Aug 13, 2021 · 13 MIN
A Little PILLAR Talk (Replay)
from CALM Conversations about Teaching & Learning · host D Zenani Mzube
This bonus episode breaks down the CALM Pillars, the structures that were my best practices for effective teaching and have now been repurposed for this podcast.Conversation Points: A VISION must be supported by VALUES. VALUES must be enacted for the VISION to become VIABLE.Pillar 1 is the Check-in (1.) AKA the Relationship Pillar; promotes mutual empathy, respect and dignity; fosters connection, self-awareness and accountability; creates safe and brave spaces; serves as the foundation for the other three pillars.Pillar 2 is the Agenda, which builds trust through routines and ritualsPillar 3 is the Lesson and is ideally designed and taught with thoughtfulness and knowledge of students' strengths, challenges and cultural contexts.Pillar 4 is Management, promoting student agency and accountability.DM me @zenani116 with YOUR Vision for your child's/students' education; I would LOVE to share it with other Visionary listeners! Please and Thank You: FOLLOW! SUBSCRIBE! SHARE! RATE! REVIEW!PROOF:The Restorative Practices Handbook for Teachers, Disciplinarians and Administrators by Bob Costello, Joshua Wachtel and Ted Wachtel
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This bonus episode breaks down the CALM Pillars, the structures that were my best practices for effective teaching and have now been repurposed for this podcast.Conversation Points: A VISION must be supported by VALUES. VALUES must be enacted for the VISION to become VIABLE.Pillar 1 is the Check-in (1.) AKA the Relationship Pillar; promotes mutual empathy, respect and dignity; fosters connection, self-awareness and accountability; creates safe and brave spaces; serves as the f...
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