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Haim Ginott
I've come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element in my classroom. It is my personal approach that creates the climate. It's my daily mood that makes the weather. As a teacher, I possess tremendous power to make a person's life miserable or joyous. I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration; I can humiliate or humor, hurt or heal. In all situations it is my response that decides whether a crisis will be escalated or de-escalated, and a person humanized or de-humanized. I am the decisive element in my classroom.
Haim Ginott
" A modern teacher educates children to value their emotions. "
Haim Ginott
Communication is key in managing a classroom successfully. When all individuals are respected and honored, and provided clear expectations and boundaries, students have the opportunity to develop self-discipline and ownership of their lives.
Ginott's model is both teacher and student oriented. This model teaches teachers to acknowledge their own feelings as well as the feelings of the student. It supports a collaborative approach to education that strengthens the independence and emotional well-being of students.
The greatest strengths and weakness lies in the way this method is implemented. The key is being assertive. Providing support as well as clear boundaries. All the while demonstrating respect and compassion.
This model is a sustainable method for interpersonal communication. It can and should also be taught to students.
Story Donna and Emily were heading to the school ground to play. When they came to the street, Emily stopped to look but Donna darted forward. She was hit by a slow-moving car. Fortunately her injuries were minor. But they were painful. She had scrapes and bruises and was very frightened. If you were the first to arrive at Donna's side, what would you say to her?
What emotional first aid is NOT. Imagine an anxious parent arriving at Donna's side to say something like the following:
“Well, I guess you learned a lesson.”
“If I've told you once, I've told you a thousand times to look both ways before crossing the street!”
“You're going to be grounded for your bad behavior.”
When people are hurting, they don't need blaming, lecturing, or punishing; They need physical and emotional comforting. They need emotional first aid.
" As a teacher, I possess tremendous power to make a person's life miserable or joyous."
Haim Ginott
" Some teachers work too hard. They spend time and wasted energy on battles that can be avoided and wars that can be prevented. In each school, there is a gigantic waste of human resources. Time and talent are devoured by needless conflicts and useless quarrels"
Haim Ginott