Creating a positive classroom culture
I have certainly learnt much from the department meeting and staff contact time sharing and it made me reflect about my journey thus far in creating a positive classroom culture for my students. 3 key takeaways What is unsaid may tell more than what is said. During the training by Ada, we did a role play on how to counsel a troubled student. This activity reminded me on the importance of being sensitive and observant during conservations with students as oftentimes non verbal cues and information that is withheld may give greater insights into the struggles that students are facing. Every teacher and every class if different, there is no one size fit all method. Be yourself and find your own style and identity. In my early teaching years, I had focused on building good rapport with students but some were treating me more as a friend and kindness was taken for granted. My mentor back then asked me to put on a stern face and pretend to be angry whenever I enter a class. ...