Ep. 88: Ask questions. Listen well. Be interested. A conversation about Personal Engagement.

Before learners learn, they need to feel safe and sound.

Before teachers teach, they need create a space that IS safe and sound. And we do so by building personal connections.

- Enter with empathy. Say, "This isn't going to be easy, but we can get through this together."

- Avoid sarcasm. It's destructive and unkind, disguised with a smile.

- Respect the imbalance of power. You are the teacher.

- Share control . . . cautiously.

- Be a believer. Always hope.

- Be interested in your students. Ask questions.

- Care for their dignity. Remember who you are. Emotion-less.

Show Sponsors: Schurtz and Ties is a proud partner with ⁠⁠⁠⁠TeachBetter.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: "The Teach Better Podcast Network is dedicated to supporting the entire school ecosystem through in-depth conversations around topics you care about. Covering a variety of areas in education, each podcast aims to support educators in the field toward creating and maintaining a progressive, student-focused classroom." Please reach out and let us know your thoughts or share a topic: X (Twitter): SchurtzandTies Gmail: schurtzandties@gmail.com #DoGreatThings and #KeepKnocking