We're talking about positive ways to leverage attentional bias. Inspired by the kindness momentum from Amy Ludwig Vanderwater's book, The Sound of Kindness, we discuss ways to foster a positive classroom identity and uplift student voices.
Links Mentions
The Sound of Kindness by Amy Ludwig Vanderwater
Brené Brown | Dare to Lead | List of Values
Episode 6: Unconscious Thoughts (AKA Bias)
Timeline
00:00 The Power of Kindness in Education
03:10 Building a Positive Classroom Identity
06:11 The Importance of Student Voice
09:13 Creating Meaningful Messages on Classroom Doors
11:29 Core Values and Classroom Identity
14:44 Innovative Ideas for Classroom Engagement
Key Takeaways
- The kindness momentum created a positive bias in students.
- Paying attention to what we focus on can influence student behavior.
- Student handwriting and observations empower their identity.
- Creating a classroom door reflects the community's values.
- Students recognized the importance of their classroom identity.
- Conversations about classroom decor can enhance student ownership.
- Core values guide the messages we send in our classrooms.
- Engaging students in decision-making fosters a sense of belonging.
- Classroom doors can communicate important messages to the community.
- Teachers can learn from each other's creative classroom ideas.
