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The "Squirrely" Class: Why it’s not your fault (or your students’)
Today we’re in Sally’s classroom. She loves hands-on learning and has a high tolerance for “squirreliness,” but what happens when squirreliness turns into outright chaos? One thing that happened for Sally was merciless self-blame that was so intense she actually considered quitting teaching. Sound familiar?
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We discuss:
* Systemic Failure vs Guilt: Understanding why “squirrely” behavior can be a result of the environment instead of a teacher’s lack of skill or a student’s lack of character
* Finding Common Ground…
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