Is the quest for a perpetually positive classroom overshadowing the real emotional needs of educators and students? Join us as we celebrate our 10th podcast episode and delve into the nuanced world of toxic positivity in education. In a special milestone episode, we raise our glasses to an incredible 500 downloads and share the candid conversations we've had. Together, we unravel the unintended consequences of a culture that prioritizes a 'positive at all costs' mentality, often at the expens...
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Is the quest for a perpetually positive classroom overshadowing the real emotional needs of educators and students? Join us as we celebrate our 10th podcast episode and delve into the nuanced world of toxic positivity in education. In a special milestone episode, we raise our glasses to an incredible 500 downloads and share the candid conversations we've had. Together, we unravel the unintended consequences of a culture that prioritizes a 'positive at all costs' mentality, often at the expens...
Navigating Discipline: Balancing Empathy and Control in Middle School Classrooms
Middle School Life
32 minutes
2 years ago
Navigating Discipline: Balancing Empathy and Control in Middle School Classrooms
Ever grappled with the unruly classroom? Lost sleep over how to manage disruptive behavior? As educators, we've all been there. Join Victoria Hammond and Dr. Jennifer Erdmann as we dissect the problems and potential solutions surrounding discipline in middle school education. We pull back the veil on the myriad sources of disruptive behavior, from unstable home environments to peer pressure and academic frustration. Navigating the waters of discipline often feels like a high-pressure bal...
Middle School Life
Is the quest for a perpetually positive classroom overshadowing the real emotional needs of educators and students? Join us as we celebrate our 10th podcast episode and delve into the nuanced world of toxic positivity in education. In a special milestone episode, we raise our glasses to an incredible 500 downloads and share the candid conversations we've had. Together, we unravel the unintended consequences of a culture that prioritizes a 'positive at all costs' mentality, often at the expens...
