Minecraft to Mentoring: Substitute Teachers Tackle Student Conflicts

from Substitute Teachers Lounge · host Greg Collins

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when students mistreat each other, and how should substitute teachers respond? This deeply reflective episode explores the delicate art of addressing student conflicts while maintaining dignity for everyone involved.Drawing unexpected connections between spring break viewing experiences—from 1970s home movies to the Minecraft film—Greg Collins shares powerful insights about witnessing and addressing student mistreatment. The episode reveals surprisingly effective intervention strategies tailored to different age groups, from the simple yet profound question "Do you feel good about yourself right now?" for elementary students to the strategic chair-placement technique that works wonders with high schoolers.

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