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Helping Teachers Thrive: Strategies for Managing Tough Classes (with Jessica Werner)

Oct 20, 2024

Jessica Werner, Founder and CEO of North Shore Learning, shares her insights on managing tough classrooms. She emphasizes the importance of teacher well-being and mental resilience, revealing how personal stress thresholds can affect classroom dynamics. Practical strategies for building empathetic relationships with challenging students are discussed, promoting an inclusive environment. The podcast also highlights the significance of community-building activities and the need for teacher collaboration to enhance engagement and reduce stress.

37:54

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Jessica Werner

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Quick takeaways

Understanding each teacher's unique experience with classroom dynamics is essential, as stress levels and responses can vary greatly between individuals.

Building strong relationships with challenging students through personal engagement and empathy is crucial for fostering a positive and effective learning environment.

Deep dives

Understanding Tough Classes

The perception of a difficult class varies among teachers, as individual thresholds for stress and behavior differ significantly. It's essential to evaluate a teacher's stress level influenced by student behavior instead of a one-size-fits-all definition. This personalized approach recognizes that each teacher's experience is unique, shaped by their emotional response to classroom dynamics. Effective partnerships between educators can help address these challenges through real-time support, enabling tailored strategies to improve classroom management.

Intro

4min

Navigating Tough Classrooms: A Teacher's Journey

17min

Fostering Empathy and Connection in Challenging Classrooms

3min

Cultivating Community and Resilience in the Classroom

8min

Bridging the Gap: Perspectives on School Behavior

2min

Personal Insights on Teaching and Child Behavior

3min

Are you struggling with a tough class? Feeling overwhelmed as a result?

Join us and guest expert Jessica Werner, as we share practical strategies for turning around difficult classrooms, managing stress, and building strong relationships with challenging students.

Learn essential tips for helping teachers thrive under pressure and regain control.

Important links:

Visit the Northshore Learning website here.

Or send Jessica a quick email at: jess.northshore@gmail.com

Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/send-handbook

And download our FREE Classroom Management Score Sheet to identify whatâ€ s working and where to improve: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php

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