Not exact matches
Yet, when
teachers tried to teach interventions from
positive psychology such as resilient explanatory styles (Gillham et al., 1990), gratitude practices (Howells, 2012), or a growth mindset (Dweck, 2006), many
teachers voiced concerns that the most vulnerable, dysregulated, or struggling students could not effectively engage in «above - the - neck» cognitively - based strategies.
Finally, NAESP continues to reinforce the need for all schools to create
positive learning experiences as a way to increase student and
teacher engagement, and as a way to give every student a
voice in their learning.
Several
teachers acknowledged the
positive contributions of shared planning time and relationships with their colleagues, but the most vociferous
voices in favor of adding a professional culture measure came from principals and families.
The percentages of
teachers who agreed with
positive statements about their profession were higher among
teachers who believed they had a
voice in school decisions, and lower among
teachers who felt their opinions were not often considered at the school level.
I believe
teachers have an incredible opportunity to use your
voice for the
positive to really change education and do what is finally right for the kids.
When
teachers come together and make their
voices heard,
positive change can happen.
By giving music and arts
teachers a greater
voice and supporting their work, the Meriden Public Schools has seen
positive increases in academic and climate and culture indicators.
Led by the Charter Community of Silicon Valley (CCSV)- which represents Santa Clara County's charter public schools and serves as the
voice for over 30,000 charter public school students in the region - CCSV members, collectively engaged principals,
teachers, parents and students to call, write letters and personally meet with Senator Beall to share their
positive experiences with charter public schools and concerns about the bill itself.
Recognizing that many students arrive on campus with few
positive academic experiences and little confidence in their academic abilities,
teachers are intentional about connecting classroom learning to students» lives and creating spaces for student
voice to be heard and reflected in the design and structure of classes and assignments.