Connecting, Celebrating, and Being What Our Students Need with Arick Close
In this episode 3rd grade teacher Arick Close goes into detail how he creates deep connections with his students, ways in which he celebrates them, and different mindsets that can benefit all educators.
Topics Covered:
1. Every student has different needs and as an educator I have to change myself to meet the needs of the student.
2. Spend those first few weeks really making strong connections with the students so that they form trust in you.
3. I want each kid to be the hero in their story.
4. Do whatever it takes for them to succeed.
5. Let them know that you will never give up on them even if they have given up on themselves.
6. Let them know you will always believe in them even if they don’t.
7. Get to know them as a person. Treat the students as individual - learn who they are.
8. You should be able to say at least 10 good things about a student
9. A lot of the tougher students aren’t expecting people to care and when they see a little bit of kindness then a little bit of firmness goes a lot farther.
10. Keep athletes motivated by showing improvement and having a good time.
11. When an athlete loses let them know that you care about them more about them as an individual rather than just an athlete.
12. Get animated when students find success.
13. Create a movie with your students to get them motivated with your students.
14. Have a conference at the end of the year to let the parents and students know the great traits that you see in them.
15. Get out of your comfort zone and try new things.
16. Write personalized letter to those you serve.
17. The right words at the right time can give someone exactly what they need.
18. Be whatever they need.
19. Book Recommendations: 7 Habits of Highly Successful People by Dr. Steven Covey, Keep Moving by Maggie Smith,
20. Teachers are afraid to talk about their successes with their coworkers.
21. Let’s make it a point to celebrate one another’s successes.
22. It is about doing whatever you can to help the student succeed.
23. Every student you come across you can make better.
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