You should never be too busy to stop what you’re doing and take a moment to strengthen or create a relationship with a student, staff member, or parent. Relationship building is the best part of our job. #reachoneteachone
Language of Great School Leaders:
1. How can I help?
2. What do you think?
3. Your work is changing lives!
4. I trust you
5. I appreciate your commitment
6. Thank you for working hard
7. I was wrong
8. I'm sorry
9. Do you have the tools you need?
10. I've got your back
#edchat
Five relationship building tips:
1. Be respectful to disrespectful kids.
2. Be there when things are bad.
3. Ask questions.
4. Required time spent w kid does not count.
5. Criticize (& praise) privately.
What would you add?
#edchat#kidsdeserveit#thatonekid#tlap#edutwitter
Fair means everyone gets what they need. Equal means everyone gets the same. Tell kids, “I promise to be fair. I will not always treat you all the same.” Then be fair & stop worrying about treating them all the same. #edchat#thatonekid#kidsdeserveit#tlap#culturize
“I really was impressed when I heard a teacher say, ‘Every student has something to teach me.’ It's an important reminder: Every student can help you become a better teacher.” #GrowthMindset
Curriculum Questions You Should Ask:
1. Is it Written?
2. Is it taught?
3. Is it Understood?
4. Is it Aligned?
5. Is it Hidden?
6. Is is Relevant?
7. Does it Make a Difference?
8. Is it preparing students for the next level? #edchat
The legacy of great teachers is not usually found in the lessons they taught to their students… but in the relationships they built with their students.