WHAT WE SAY AND HOW WE SAY IT MATTER
TEACHER TALK THAT IMPROVES STUDENT LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR
We all have the best of intentions for our students. We want them to grow into thoughtful, independent, kind, self-motivated people. Yet our daily language may unintentionally undermine these good goals. For example, when we say, “I like the way you’re walking so quietly in the hall!” we may be training kids to be compliant instead of independent and ethical thinkers.
Written with empathy and understanding, this book is written for PreK-12+ educators in all roles: teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, coaches…anyone who works with children.