Snippets : - According to psychologists , we all have an internalized narrative that explains how we became the person we are today and where we are headed tomorrow. As we revisit our story, it can help us to understand how and why we became an educator. It may also help us to answer the question “Who do I want to become?” - Children learn social-emotional skills by being exposed to adult behavior. “If a teacher doesn’t have a level of social-emotional competence … then he or she is sending mixed messages,” writes Patricia Jennings, in her book Mindfulness for Teachers . - As you commit to a plan, keep holding on to the parts of your work that give you meaning. And remember the wise words of a teacher: “Care for yourself as hard as you care for those kids.” Click to read full article from source :
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