We must continue to be reminded that our attitude as the teacher sets the classroom climate for students far more than anything. If we can be mindful of our emotional triggers, understand how we process, learn to journal and share with constructive thought, and be more aware of our strengths and weaknesses (and seek help if needed), then we will transform or attitude. Our strong self-awareness has now begun the process to an increased emotional intelligence and a happier, more successful classroom and teaching career.
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References
- Albers, Susan, Dr. (2012, May 27). Emotional Intelligence 2.0: Learning the Art of Self-Awareness. Retrieved from huffingtonpost.com/dr-susan-albers/emotional-intelligence_b_1377591.html
- Nelson, D.B., Low, G.R., & Nelson, K. (2005). The emotionally intelligent teacher: A transformativelearning model. Retrieved December 29, 2016 from tamuk.edu/edu/kwei000/research/articles/article_files/emotionally_intelligent_teacher.pdf
- Richardson, Brent G., Shupe, Margery J. The Importance of Teacher Self-Awareness in Working with Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Teaching Exceptional Children, Vol. 36, No. 2, 2003, pp. 8-13. Retrieved from casenex.com/casenex/cecReadings/theImportanceOfTeacher.pdf
More About Dr. Knight:
Stephanie Knight, EdD, is an experienced 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts educator. She inspires students to think critically and creatively. With that, she loves to see her students grow in their writing with expressive flair. She, herself, continues to work on her own writing process. Stephanie earned her Bachelor of Science in Business at the University of Colorado in Boulder, her certification in K-8, 7-12, English as a second language, English, Principal, and her doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Arizona State University. She taught in Title One schools for eight years helping them grow from underperforming to excelling, then in an independent school, and now is part of GCU’s adjunct faculty where she teaches graduate level education and reading courses. She continues to be committed to seeing the next generation of teachers be successful in educating our youth to a bright future.