#SafeSchoolsChat Archive
#SafeSchoolsChat is a weekly chat moderated by @teresagross625 and @daviswelcome to increase safety awareness in schools. Every Sunday at 3:00 PM Eastern.
Sunday September 18, 2016
3:00 PM EDT
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Sep 18 @ 3:00 PM EDT
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:00 PM EDT
@vsbradle
Welcome, friend!
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:00 PM EDT
@JKatzaman
Welcome, Jim!
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mrs_cruz3
Sep 18 @ 3:00 PM EDT
Laura from CT here!!
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mjjohnson1216
Sep 18 @ 3:01 PM EDT
Meredith from SW FL joining
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as football games play in the background. Multi-tasking :-)
sdgalich
Sep 18 @ 3:01 PM EDT
Good Afternoon! Scott from Wilson, NC
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AdamBrownEDU
Sep 18 @ 3:01 PM EDT
Hi! Adam from VA. K - 12 Principal.
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:01 PM EDT
@mrs_cruz3
Welcome, friend!
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:02 PM EDT
@mjjohnson1216
Welcome, my friend!
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kimmykcollins
Sep 18 @ 3:02 PM EDT
Hi Kim from Raleigh!
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:02 PM EDT
@sdgalich
Welcome, Scott!
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:02 PM EDT
@AdamBrownEDU
Welcome, Adam!
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:03 PM EDT
@kimmykcollins
Welcome, my friend!
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:04 PM EDT
Question 1 coming up ....
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KaraDelMar
Sep 18 @ 3:04 PM EDT
Kara from WA state, K-5 Dean of Students.
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:05 PM EDT
Q1: What is an emotional decision?
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spiraledu
Sep 18 @ 3:05 PM EDT
Hi. 3rd grade teacher up in Alaska checking in :)
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:05 PM EDT
@KaraDelMar
Welcome, friend!
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MrBKing1988
Sep 18 @ 3:05 PM EDT
Ben from Sussex England here joint my friends across the pond
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:06 PM EDT
@spiraledu
Welcome!
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mrs_cruz3
Sep 18 @ 3:06 PM EDT
A1: a decision based on a visceral reaction or an emotional connection, relationship, or response
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:06 PM EDT
@MrBKing1988
Welcome, Ben!
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sdgalich
Sep 18 @ 3:07 PM EDT
A1: a emotional decision is one that gets in the way of our emotions, something we feel strongly about.
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spiraledu
Sep 18 @ 3:07 PM EDT
Emotional Decision: snap decision that is made using your feeling at the time without looking at facts or discussing first
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JKatzaman
Sep 18 @ 3:07 PM EDT
A1 An emotional decision is often made without fully considering the consequences, typically born of want over need.
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:07 PM EDT
@mrs_cruz3
Absolutely!
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mjjohnson1216
Sep 18 @ 3:07 PM EDT
A1. Decision that is highly charged - happiness, sadness often has two opposing view points.
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:08 PM EDT
@sdgalich
Yes!
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vsbradle
Sep 18 @ 3:08 PM EDT
A1 To me an emotional decision is based on feelings not so much on facts or reason although it can use both it depends
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:08 PM EDT
@spiraledu
So true!
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AdamBrownEDU
Sep 18 @ 3:08 PM EDT
A1. A decision that will impact all involved parties and can have a lasting effect...good or bad
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:08 PM EDT
Absolutely, Jim!
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JKatzaman
Sep 18 @ 3:07 PM EDT
A1 An emotional decision is often made without fully considering the consequences, typically born of want over need.
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kimmykcollins
Sep 18 @ 3:08 PM EDT
A1 a decision based primarily on emotions. What my dad said I did growing up! 😳😂 oh still do sometimes!!
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:09 PM EDT
@mjjohnson1216
Very true!
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:09 PM EDT
@vsbradle
Yes!
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kimmykcollins
Sep 18 @ 3:09 PM EDT
@mjjohnson1216
I like how you said highly-charged, so very true!
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:09 PM EDT
@AdamBrownEDU
Absolutely, Adam!
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:10 PM EDT
Love it! : ) so true!
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kimmykcollins
Sep 18 @ 3:08 PM EDT
A1 a decision based primarily on emotions. What my dad said I did growing up! 😳😂 oh still do sometimes!!
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mjjohnson1216
Sep 18 @ 3:10 PM EDT
Wondering about emotional decisions I have made that included happiness all around - more often it would include sadness
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:11 PM EDT
Question 2 coming up ....
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teresagross625
Sep 18 @ 3:11 PM EDT
A1: I sometimes view emotional decisions as more personal than professional?
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:11 PM EDT
You got it, Meredith!
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mjjohnson1216
Sep 18 @ 3:10 PM EDT
Wondering about emotional decisions I have made that included happiness all around - more often it would include sadness
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:12 PM EDT
Q2: Why is it important to not make emotional decisions?
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mjjohnson1216
Sep 18 @ 3:12 PM EDT
True - can you think of one that was professional?
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teresagross625
Sep 18 @ 3:11 PM EDT
A1: I sometimes view emotional decisions as more personal than professional?
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teresagross625
Sep 18 @ 3:12 PM EDT
Teresa from NY. Sorry, saw the topic and jumped in.
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teresagross625
Sep 18 @ 3:13 PM EDT
@mjjohnson1216
You are challenging me....have to think about it! Love it!
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MrBKing1988
Sep 18 @ 3:13 PM EDT
Q2) we are humans 1st teachers 2nd sometimes hard to reconcile these two and remain professional. We care as a priority
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jake_kessinger
Sep 18 @ 3:13 PM EDT
A1: A decision in which the feelings of yourself or others is given greater consideration than the outcome of that decision
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JKatzaman
Sep 18 @ 3:13 PM EDT
A2 Emotional decisions are often made in haste, and all of us have regretted rushing into a decision big or small.
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AdamBrownEDU
Sep 18 @ 3:13 PM EDT
A2. Never make a decision that can impact students that could be 'clouded' in judgment.
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:14 PM EDT
Very true, my friend!
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MrBKing1988
Sep 18 @ 3:13 PM EDT
Q2) we are humans 1st teachers 2nd sometimes hard to reconcile these two and remain professional. We care as a priority
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kimmykcollins
Sep 18 @ 3:14 PM EDT
A2 I know when I make emotional decisions I'm not thinking clearly and about all the facts!
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mrs_cruz3
Sep 18 @ 3:14 PM EDT
A2: we must rely both on our IQ and EQ and be rational, objective, and make safety a priority
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sdgalich
Sep 18 @ 3:15 PM EDT
A2: There can be consequences. When we are upset we do and say things we wish we hadn't.
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:15 PM EDT
Amen!
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JKatzaman
Sep 18 @ 3:13 PM EDT
A2 Emotional decisions are often made in haste, and all of us have regretted rushing into a decision big or small.
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mjjohnson1216
Sep 18 @ 3:15 PM EDT
A2. Best to base decisions on facts - especially one's involving 3rd order change.
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TiawanaG
Sep 18 @ 3:15 PM EDT
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TiawanaG
Sep 18 @ 3:07 PM EDT
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spiraledu
Sep 18 @ 3:15 PM EDT
We understand where our decision came from, but the person on the recieving end doesnt. Can't force them to feel the same.
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:15 PM EDT
Powerful!
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AdamBrownEDU
Sep 18 @ 3:13 PM EDT
A2. Never make a decision that can impact students that could be 'clouded' in judgment.
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Teach4life96
Sep 18 @ 3:15 PM EDT
Sorry I'm late. Hi to everyone from sunny NC!
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:16 PM EDT
Love this!!! Nice!!
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mrs_cruz3
Sep 18 @ 3:14 PM EDT
A2: we must rely both on our IQ and EQ and be rational, objective, and make safety a priority
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SlpSummer
Sep 18 @ 3:16 PM EDT
Middle school speech/language pathologist jumping in late from CA!
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ChouinardJahant
Sep 18 @ 3:16 PM EDT
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Sorry I am a little late. This is Melissa from Katy TX. Hello everyone.
vsbradle
Sep 18 @ 3:16 PM EDT
A2 I think for me I need to wait and weigh the info before I say something
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:16 PM EDT
@sdgalich
Absolutely!
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SlpSummer
Sep 18 @ 3:16 PM EDT
A2 emotional decisions tend to be clouded by our biases.
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teresagross625
Sep 18 @ 3:16 PM EDT
A2: could impact Ss (Ts) in a negative way
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KaraDelMar
Sep 18 @ 3:16 PM EDT
A2: E.D. don't always have enough processing behind them. Maybe not the best choices will be made. Then it's hard to undo.
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jake_kessinger
Sep 18 @ 3:16 PM EDT
A2: Sound judgement and reason can often times be clouded if emotion is all that is considered
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:17 PM EDT
Love this perspective!
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spiraledu
Sep 18 @ 3:15 PM EDT
We understand where our decision came from, but the person on the recieving end doesnt. Can't force them to feel the same.
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MrBKing1988
Sep 18 @ 3:17 PM EDT
A2g) emotional decisions are often made without all facts and out of a desire to do good which often isn't fulfilled.
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:17 PM EDT
@Teach4life96
Welcome, friend!
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ChouinardJahant
Sep 18 @ 3:17 PM EDT
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A1 A choice you make that you are very invested in. One that impacts you because it means a lot.
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:05 PM EDT
Q1: What is an emotional decision?
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:17 PM EDT
@SlpSummer
Welcome!
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Teach4life96
Sep 18 @ 3:17 PM EDT
A2) "When the principal sneezes everyone catches a cold." Such behvrs are magnified in the staff.
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:12 PM EDT
Q2: Why is it important to not make emotional decisions?
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JKatzaman
Sep 18 @ 3:17 PM EDT
A2 Emotional decisions usually have artifically imposed deadlines: You need to decide to buy this car before leaving today.
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kimmykcollins
Sep 18 @ 3:17 PM EDT
@vsbradle
That is exactly that I need to do!!
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:18 PM EDT
@ChouinardJahant
Welcome, friend!
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teresagross625
Sep 18 @ 3:18 PM EDT
@sdgalich
Agreed.
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teresagross625
Sep 18 @ 3:18 PM EDT
@AdamBrownEDU
That's what I said!
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Great minds....
DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:18 PM EDT
You got it!
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KaraDelMar
Sep 18 @ 3:16 PM EDT
A2: E.D. don't always have enough processing behind them. Maybe not the best choices will be made. Then it's hard to undo.
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Teach4life96
Sep 18 @ 3:18 PM EDT
A1) Action taken based on feelings/emotions rather than principles and data.
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:05 PM EDT
Q1: What is an emotional decision?
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https://t.co/HAiYhhAOfd
DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:18 PM EDT
@jake_kessinger
Yes!
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mjjohnson1216
Sep 18 @ 3:19 PM EDT
Working w/ team in at-risk school to create improvements often involved emotional issues -change at this level is not easy.
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ChouinardJahant
Sep 18 @ 3:19 PM EDT
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A2 when we are em involved we can lose sight of the goal. We can lose focus. But feeling leads us.
https://t.co/xeo97UfEjZ
DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:12 PM EDT
Q2: Why is it important to not make emotional decisions?
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https://t.co/GXoL4twPFH
spiraledu
Sep 18 @ 3:19 PM EDT
@DavisWelcome
Been on the receiving end of emotional decision, try to take it as a starting point to discussion
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teresagross625
Sep 18 @ 3:19 PM EDT
@vsbradle
I need to listen, process, reflect and then respond.
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:20 PM EDT
Question 3 coming up ....
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ChouinardJahant
Sep 18 @ 3:20 PM EDT
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A2 sometimes we have to let go of emotion and just look at the facts. Hard to do most of the time as Ts
DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:20 PM EDT
Absolutely, my friend!
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ChouinardJahant
Sep 18 @ 3:19 PM EDT
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A2 when we are em involved we can lose sight of the goal. We can lose focus. But feeling leads us.
https://t.co/xeo97UfEjZ
DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:12 PM EDT
Q2: Why is it important to not make emotional decisions?
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https://t.co/GXoL4twPFH
mjjohnson1216
Sep 18 @ 3:21 PM EDT
This type of change often involves emotions that run deep.
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:21 PM EDT
Q3: How can an emotional decision impact school culture?
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mrs_cruz3
Sep 18 @ 3:22 PM EDT
A3: any decision good or bad that is shrouded in emotion is likely to be remembered and felt for quite a long time by all
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teresagross625
Sep 18 @ 3:22 PM EDT
A3: depending on decision can decrease trust, morale, etc.
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teresagross625
Sep 18 @ 3:22 PM EDT
A3: depending on decision can cause fear and uncertainty
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mjjohnson1216
Sep 18 @ 3:23 PM EDT
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Emotion of feeling appreciated is a game changer for school culture. Check out link below
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mjjohnson1216
Sep 18 @ 10:43 AM EDT
Game Changer - Details about Appreciation Walk -
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JKatzaman
Sep 18 @ 3:23 PM EDT
A3 Emotional decisions in classrooms -- a rush to judgment -- can ruin teacher-student trust for the rest of the year.
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:23 PM EDT
@mrs_cruz3
You got it!
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Teach4life96
Sep 18 @ 3:23 PM EDT
A3) scars, erodes trust, heightens anxiety
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:21 PM EDT
Q3: How can an emotional decision impact school culture?
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https://t.co/2hfX8C9db1
ChouinardJahant
Sep 18 @ 3:23 PM EDT
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A3 Looking at all sides, seeing Ss as kids not numbers makes all the diff- emotion is a good thing
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:21 PM EDT
Q3: How can an emotional decision impact school culture?
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https://t.co/2hfX8C9db1
jake_kessinger
Sep 18 @ 3:24 PM EDT
Emotional decisions are often based on what one wishes/hopes to see rather than on data/facts that can lead to real results
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sdgalich
Sep 18 @ 3:24 PM EDT
A3: Can have negative impacts. If not well thought out can have break the team apart.
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:24 PM EDT
This is so true!
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JKatzaman
Sep 18 @ 3:23 PM EDT
A3 Emotional decisions in classrooms -- a rush to judgment -- can ruin teacher-student trust for the rest of the year.
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:24 PM EDT
@Teach4life96
You got it!
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ChouinardJahant
Sep 18 @ 3:24 PM EDT
@DavisWelcome
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A3 positive school culture comes from respect, trust, compassion all deep emotions. It guides the tone.
MrBKing1988
Sep 18 @ 3:25 PM EDT
A3)environment of care is key, if that emot decision is made out of love or concern it will create a safe haven
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vsbradle
Sep 18 @ 3:25 PM EDT
A3 Regrets are known but the fallout is harder to take trust has been broken don't know how you get that back start over?
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AdamBrownEDU
Sep 18 @ 3:25 PM EDT
A3. A school requires stakeholder input to be effective. An emotional decision does the exact opposite.
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teresagross625
Sep 18 @ 3:25 PM EDT
@ChouinardJahant
That is a good pt.
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mjjohnson1216
Sep 18 @ 3:26 PM EDT
A3.Think of power of change when teacher decides goals rather than being told by admin Game changer
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https://t.co/G2NzxUFvmU
DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:26 PM EDT
@ChouinardJahant
Yes! This is soooo important!
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sdgalich
Sep 18 @ 3:26 PM EDT
A3: can have positive impacts too. If the decision is about happiness and bringing people together
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ChouinardJahant
Sep 18 @ 3:26 PM EDT
@JKatzaman
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True. Ts have to respond not react. Remain neutral and open minded.
Teach4life96
Sep 18 @ 3:26 PM EDT
Important to be transparent and gain support for recovery. Don't try to be superhuman.
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jake_kessinger
Sep 18 @ 3:26 PM EDT
A3: It can lead to uncertainity and instability - emotions consistently change while cultures are consistent
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teresagross625
Sep 18 @ 3:27 PM EDT
Have a great evening everyone! Nice to see you!
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ChouinardJahant
Sep 18 @ 3:27 PM EDT
@AdamBrownEDU
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Yes. You can have both.
DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:27 PM EDT
This is so awesome!
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mjjohnson1216
Sep 18 @ 3:26 PM EDT
A3.Think of power of change when teacher decides goals rather than being told by admin Game changer
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https://t.co/G2NzxUFvmU
teresagross625
Sep 18 @ 3:27 PM EDT
@ChouinardJahant
@JKatzaman
My blog post today.....
https://t.co/x3MnVXwmhV
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:27 PM EDT
Great point, Scott!
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sdgalich
Sep 18 @ 3:26 PM EDT
A3: can have positive impacts too. If the decision is about happiness and bringing people together
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ChouinardJahant
Sep 18 @ 3:28 PM EDT
@sdgalich
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Amen!
JKatzaman
Sep 18 @ 3:28 PM EDT
@vsbradle
Rushes to judgment poison relationships at any age.
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mjjohnson1216
Sep 18 @ 3:28 PM EDT
A3. School building was not quite finished w/ remodel - Ts upset w/ no time to set up their classrooms - postponed start
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DavisWelcome
Sep 18 @ 3:28 PM EDT
Thank you for your participation today!
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JKatzaman
Sep 18 @ 3:29 PM EDT
@DavisWelcome
Take care, Eric. See you on
#EngageChat
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ChouinardJahant
Sep 18 @ 3:29 PM EDT
Thank you Eric!
@DavisWelcome
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great chat.