PROJECT Thrive: EMPOWER
Building Trust Through Empathetic Communication
When people, students and teachers alike, understand and embrace the importance of engaging in learning, they are empowered to make positive choices that lead to positive learning outcomes. As teachers, we are keenly aware that the language we use impacts the classroom environment and the responses we get from our student. In this thread, we discuss ways we can alter the way we communicate with students to guide them to positive behavior choices.
This strand focuses on refining teacher communication to promote a positive and empowering classroom culture. Topics include using clear and respectful directives, providing constructive feedback, and framing expectations in a way that motivates students. Teachers will also learn strategies for active listening, conflict resolution, and fostering a growth mindset through their words. By aligning communication with the goal of encouraging positive behaviors, educators can create a classroom environment where students feel supported, valued, and motivated to succeed.
This strand focuses on refining teacher communication to promote a positive and empowering classroom culture. Topics include using clear and respectful directives, providing constructive feedback, and framing expectations in a way that motivates students. Teachers will also learn strategies for active listening, conflict resolution, and fostering a growth mindset through their words. By aligning communication with the goal of encouraging positive behaviors, educators can create a classroom environment where students feel supported, valued, and motivated to succeed.
PROJECT THRIVE
What's in the Empower strand?
Student Empowerment through a Supportive Learning Environment
Unlocking Potential
Explore how student behavior improves when they are empowered in a supportive learning environment where they feel respected, valued, and capable of success. Emphasize the importance of collaborative rule-making, establishing routines, using differentiated instruction, and applying positive, encouraging language.
Importance of Educator Language
Speaking Success Into Being
Highlight how educators' language affects student behavior, classroom dynamics, and the classroom environment. Discusses the role of positive and negative reinforcement, stressing the need for clear communication, specific instructions, and a supportive atmosphere to foster a productive learning space.
Use of Student-Centered Language
Talk That Transforms
Emphasize using student-centered language to encourage active participation and a growth mindset. Highlight strategies that empower students, boosting engagement and motivation while reducing negative behaviors and promoting a positive classroom environment.
Ongoing Impact of Disrupted Learning Experiences
Reclaiming the Classroom
Examine the impact of prolonged disruption on education, highlighting the learning gaps that emerged and the need to reassess previous assumptions about student knowledge and skills. Emphasize the importance for teachers to identify and effectively address these new gaps in the classroom.