Transforming Teaching Through Relationship-Building and Self-Reflection : Finding Our Way In (Paperback)

Introduction: The Keys to the Castle??Part 1: Strengthening Classroom Relationships??1.?Being authentic: How the intentional presentation of one's true self can build relationship in school environments? 2.?Considering the power of language as a form of connection: How communication builds or disrupts classroom relationships? 3.?Building trust: How intentional vulnerability and consistency cultivate connectedness? 4.?Creating and nurturing emotional safety: How a safe and supportive classroom fosters student growth, learning, and empowerment? 5. Providing meaningful feedback: How intentional communication through feedback encourages student and educator growth??Part 2: Looking Inward, Shining Out??6.?Increasing our self-awareness: How self-reflection and present moment awareness transform teaching and learning? 7.?Establishing effective working relationships and utilizing accountability partners: How collegial relationships improve our teaching? 8.?Confronting bias: How to identify, reflect upon, and combat types of bias that arise in ourselves and in the classroom? 9.?Recognizing and minimizing stress: How to identify stressors and practice stress-management techniques to benefit ourselves and our students? 10.?Increasing educator flexibility: How to release traditional teacher control to strengthen student-teacher connection? 11.?Maximizing student voice and choice: How to empower students through greater autonomy in the classroom? 12.?Learning joy: How to be intentional about creating opportunities of joy for ourselves and our students? Conclusion: Sojourners together