Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, "They don't pay me to like the kids." Her response: "Kids don't learn from people they don't like.'" A rousing call to educators to believe in their students and actually connect with them on a real, human, personal level.
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Host Elise Hu introduces the back-to-school themed playlist and the featured talk by Rita Pierson.
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Rita Pierson begins her talk by sharing her background and the importance of relationships in education.
Kids don't learn from people they don't like.
💡— Overturns the assumption that teaching is purely about content delivery, highlighting the critical role of relationships.
No significant learning can occur without a significant relationship.
🔥— A strong claim that challenges the focus on curriculum and standards over human connection.
Human connection is the foundation of effective teaching and learning.
This week, learn the name and one personal interest of each student or colleague you interact with regularly.
Apologizing to students when you make a mistake builds trust and models humility.
If you make an error in teaching or communication, apologize sincerely in front of the class or team.
Positive reinforcement, even small, can significantly boost a student's self-esteem and effort.
Give specific praise to at least one struggling student today, focusing on what they did right.
Setting high expectations and believing in students can transform their self-perception.
Tell your students or team that they were chosen for a reason and that you expect great things from them.
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