Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, "They don't pay me to like the kids." Her response: "Kids don't learn from people they don't like.'" A rousing call to educators to believe in their students and actually connect with them on a real, human, personal level.
What do you think?
Mark
Thank you Jan for this TED talk, which is entitled "The power of vulnerability" - a great choice of presentation to watch and listen to, lots of layers to this presentation.
Brené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity.
I have noted down a few points below, to tie the theme of Ms. Brown's talk and how you may be feeling at the moment. We really ARE all in this together!
Hello all,
I thoroughly enjoyed the first session today, a really rewarding experience I thought.
The information I discussed (what the unit is and the weekly plans until 2nd November) are on the Moodle for you, at the bottom of the page!
I have a good feeling about the group and as I said in the session, working together and supporting each other is so important.
Don't be freaked out about the 8 assessments either, we have plenty time.
See you all next week at 2 and I will post a nice TED talk tomorrow for you to look at in your own time, should you so wish.
Please note down any comments about the first session, any thoughts about the unit, questions etc., it's all good communication for sure, good, bad or indifferent!
All the best,
Mark
PS - I think if you want to comment you need to do so on the laptop / PC. I tried on my mobile and wasn't able to.
