When Students Aren't Cooperating: Here’s how to shift the energy

Today we’re in Veronica’s classroom. Veronica is exhausted and ready to quit today. Her students are resistant to the book she’s teaching and she’s completely depleted of energy, disengaged and detached. How can she turn this around? What if the secret isn’t more control but a shift in how she looks at relationships?Listen now on **Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or **wherever you get your podcasts.We discuss:* The Teaching Triangle: Understanding the three-way relationship that defines every learning environment* Aikido: How to stop resisting negative energy and instead flow with it* Relational Engagement: Why protecting yourself by checking out actually leads to faster burnout than leaning into connection* Harnessing Energy: Practical ways to use student resistance for deeper learningGot a story to share? Leave me a voicemail at (413) 239-4158 and we might feature your perspective in a future episode! It’s quite possible I can help relieve you from unnecessary suffering. Only a click away.Support the Show: If this conversation resonated, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast app. Your feedback helps others find us.Get full access to the community: [www.teachingthroughemotions.com/subscribe]CreditsFounder and Host: Betsy BurrisProducer: Jullian Androkae of PodVisionMusic: Thom Burris/Jabbering Trout This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.teachingthroughemotions.com/subscribe