Disrespectful behavior...as a teacher, it is frustrating, yet it occurs almost every day. I know that everything I do in the classroom has the potential to either raise or deflate the child. I have a choice as to how I will behave. Disrespectful behavior is another opportunity for me to build a relationship with the child and help him or her to grow in his/her emotional and social intelligence. By using steps similar to conflict resolution, I give the child the opportunity to own his/her behavior, see how it affects others, and have a plan in place if the child is in a similar situation in the future. I read this post by John T. Spencer this morning, and was reminded once again that I teach children, not curriculum.
Education Rethink (John T. Spencer): A Sustainable Start: Actually, It Is Personal:
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