East & West Coast Teachers Speak
Evaluations
were from between March 20, 2005 – September 4, 2007
93% of the teachers surveyed believe they would be
better teachers
if they put the skills they learned into practice
on a daily basis.
If
you were to launch the program on the web:
v
Simple, well-presented, easily applicable in all areas:
home, workplace, classroom.
v It is “need to know” information for the positive social development
of us all.
v Good tools for life and classroom. Very
reflective workshop that can help change thinking and behavior.
v
The program is a good way to experience self-monitoring
and self- reflection. Teaches about coping strategies.
v
It gives great suggestions/examples to use in the classroom.
Why it works
What
Insights empowered you to teach better?
v The ability to self-regulate as a teacher and how to teach that to children.
v The power of our words.
v
Learn to handle situations appropriately before they
escalate
v Teachers need to know how to deal with students who anger them so they won’t
shut down.
v
The importance of being positive in the classroom is
immense.
v Take a personal time out when agitated.
v I gained insight into the emotional processes of my body. I learned what really happens neurologically as I get angry and how to cope with these situations so I
can positively influence my students.
Why it works
What to say to a Teacher Who Was Not Present?
v This training is something to incorporate as a component in teaching well.
v
It really matters how you respond whether verbally
or non-verbally. The program is insightful.
v We really need to stop and think about how our students are reacting to our words.
v
The training teaches you to monitor anger so that you
do not blow up in front of the students.
v Think about how your feelings effect the interactions you have with children
v The program teaches the importance of voicing appreciation/ admirations to all
you have relationships with (students and others).
