The teacher’s role is to do far more than simply impart information to his or her students. Instead, teachers are entrusted with the duty to help students blossom, grow, and thrive in multifaceted ways: intellectually, emotionally, and physically. Unfortunately, there are times when teachers can say things that undermine the healthy emotional development of their students.
In this episode, Randall shares 10 things that teachers should be wary of saying to their students and five simple things they can say to motivate and inspire.
Randall discusses his own mistakes and his continued pursuit to do better, and some of his favorite quotes that have shaped his thinking.
What inappropriate or unkind things do teachers sometimes say and do to students that can cause emotional distress and harm? Then, listen to then examples that Randall discusses in the video. Compare your ideas to what you hear.
Watch the video and answer the questions. Look for the closed-captions option ( CC ) at the bottom of the video to watch the transcript. [The captions are automatically generated, so they are not perfect.]