#teachmindful Archive

A discussion about balance, calm and mindfulness and integrating the three into the classroom and every day life. Strategies for a mindful, focused and growth-minded life.
Thursday April 19, 2018
9:30 PM EDT
  • R_CILR Apr 19 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A1: To me, empathy is being able to consider a situation from another person's vantage point. #TeachMindful
    In reply to @ChouinardJahant
  • R_CILR Apr 19 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A2: This question made me think of Dr. Becky Bailey. She does an amazing job of describing frontal lobes, limbic system, and brain stem thinking. Dr. Bailey's TED Talk: https://t.co/PGKHKp1nGA #TeachMindful
    In reply to @ChouinardJahant
  • R_CILR Apr 19 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A3: I believe one way to build and maintain empathy is to have a positive class culture that is built on strong relationships. #TeachMindful
    In reply to @ChouinardJahant
  • R_CILR Apr 19 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A5: In my classroom, we worked to build a caring class culture where students supported each other in good times and in difficult times. #TeachMindful
    In reply to @ChouinardJahant
  • R_CILR Apr 19 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A6: I think one thing teachers can do is some think-aloud thinking during certain situations to make the concept of empathy more concrete. #TeachMindful
    In reply to @ChouinardJahant
  • R_CILR Apr 19 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Thank you for moderating this chat, Melissa. Happy Friday to you. #TeachMindful
    In reply to @ChouinardJahant
  • sarahmcinerny Apr 19 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    “Life... much like teaching... isn’t about buildings. It’s about relationships” @awright55 #teachmindful #TeachLikeaRebel #teacher #goviral #StAnn