building healthy relationships in the classroom
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Building Healthy Relationships in the Classroom. Angela B. Stepancic, M.Ed. What does a teacher look like...?. What image comes to mind when you think of a teacher? Describe that image on your note card. What does a teacher look like...?. My vision of a teacher. NO!. Old Unattractive - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Building Healthy Relationships in the Classroom
Angela B. Stepancic, M.Ed.
What does a teacher look like...?
What image comes to mind when you think of a teacher?
Describe that image on your note card.
What does a teacher look like...?
My vision of a teacher...Old
Unattractive
Uninteresting
Do I care about her personal life?NO!
No longer the case...
How do we navigate in this new world of education?1. Students and families (and employers) care about
who you are and what you do when you are not in the classroom.
2. Social media rules the land.
3. Email and text message allow for instant communication.
4. Computing and technology create a pathway into all corners of life.
Serious Worries
REPUTATION
Montgomery Bell Academy leaders fired an English teacher from their middle school this past week over allegations stemming from a sexual encounter with an MBA student and two other individuals.
What is known at this time is that the MBA student is in the 11th grade and is not in a class with the now-former teacher. Still unknown is whether the sexual encounter was consensual.
Teacher Fired After Student Sexual
Encounter Allegation
Nashville, TN January 21, 2012
Serious Worries
CAREER
Decker explains that a large number of educators have been fired for Internet activity.
She says that some teachers have been dismissed for behavior such as posting a picture of themselves holding a glass of wine.
-UC Research Study
Everything Else!
Teacher Gone BadWho does she think she is?
Always look for red flags!
What are some red flags with a student?
What do you do?Maria is a 6th grade student. At
3am on Wednesday, she emails you about her homework. She then adds that her mother has been really on her back and she just finished all of her chores for the day.
Thursday, she arrives to school late and sleeps through most of her classes. When you see her leave school, she hugs you goodbye, saying “I have a long night tonight, Mr. Gordon!”
What do you do?You really enjoy working with
Marcus. Very fragile and nervous, he seems to connect with your instruction more than any other teacher. Other colleagues have mentioned this to you and spoke highly of your efforts.
When checking your facebook page, you notice that Marcus has sent you a friend request. You are worried that ignoring his request would shut him out, but you know that your facebook page is filled with your private life.
What do you do?Janae was a very focused student, but
recently, you notice that she isn’t completing her homework and failing tests and quizzes. You mention this to her and she shrugs you off. She is one of the brightest students who really has a good chance at getting into a good high school. This is why you are so worried.
When you are walking to your car, you see Janae embracing someone at the bus stop. They look to be engaging in a great deal of heavy petting. Could this be the reason that she has lost focus?
Easy Solutions1. Tell the principal
2. Refer the student to the counselor.
3. If they want personal, give them personal! Share stories. Laugh.
4. Be yourself first.
