Ep. 88: Ask questions. Listen well. Be interested. A conversation about Personal Engagement.

Before learners learn, they need to feel safe and sound. Before teachers teach, they need create a space that IS safe and sound. And we do so by building personal connections. - Enter with empathy. Say, "This isn't going to be easy, but we can get through this together." - Avoid sarcasm. It's destructive and unkind, disguised with a smile. - Respect the imbalance of power. You are the teacher. - Share control . . . cautiously. - Be a believer. Always hope. - Be interested in your students. Ask questions. - Care for their dignity. Remember who you are. Emotion-less. Show Sponsors: Schurtz and Ties is a proud partner with ⁠⁠⁠⁠TeachBetter.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: "The Teach Better Podcast Network is dedicated to supporting the entire school ecosystem through in-depth conversations around topics you care about. Covering a variety of areas in education, each podcast aims to support educators in the field toward creating and maintaining a progressive, student-focused classroom." Please reach out and let us know your thoughts or share a topic: X (Twitter): SchurtzandTies Gmail: [email protected] #DoGreatThings and #KeepKnocking