The Courageous Classroom: Creating a Culture of Safety for Students to Learn and Thrive

ISBN-13: 9781119700722 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 288 str.

Janet Taylor

Spis treści

About the Authors xiiiForeword xvKwame Scruggs, PhDIntroduction xixDr. Janet's Story xxiiJed's Story xxiiWhat to Expect in This Book xxviChapter 1: The Brain's Fear System 1Fear is Normal 1Fear Keeps Us Alive 3Fear Becomes Courage 7Fear and Trauma Affects Learning 9Fear as a Teacher 12Fear is Paralyzing 14Fear's Capacity 17The Story of Kimmie 20Let's Chat 25Fear is Overcome-able 27Tips for the Courageous Classroom 27Learning Principle 28Chapter 2: Animals and Fear 29Animals Can Cause Fear 29Let's Chat 33Animals Survive Because of Fear 34Animals and Mental Health 37Animals in the Classroom 39Tips for the Courageous Classroom 43Learning Principle 44Chapter 3: Fear Outside School 47Trauma is an Adverse Childhood Experience 47Trauma and the Brain's Development 51Trauma Presenting in Children 53Trauma as a Student and Educator 54Let's Chat 59Trauma's Effect on You 60Take the ACE Questionnaire 61The Story of Johnnie 64Let's Chat 68Tips for the Courageous Classroom 70Learning Principle 70Tips for Dealing with Your Trauma 71Chapter 4: Crossing the Threshold into Schools 73Courage in Spite of Circumstances 73Courage at The Eagle Academy for Young Men 74Courage During Car-Line Duty 77Multi-focalApproach 78The Story of Mary 80Let's Chat 83Tips for the Courageous Classroom 85Learning Principle 85Chapter 5: Fear Inside School 87School Shootings 87School Bullying 95School Safety 97School Anti-Bullying Programs 100Bullying in the Classroom/Supporting Students: Tips for Teachers and Parents 103Schools and LGBTQ+ Bullying 104Let's Chat 108Tips for the Courageous Classroom 110A Courageous Mindset 110Chapter 6: The Brain and Learning 111The Impact on the Brain 111The Brain Needs Time 113The Brain and Sleep 115The Brain and Adversity 117The Brain and the Long-Term Effects of Trauma 118Let's Chat 121The Brain of a Coping Teacher 123The Brain and Classroom Needs 125The Brain's Health 127Resilience 128Tips for the Courageous Classroom 130Learning Principle 130Chapter 7: When Teachers Are Targeted 131Aggression Against Teachers 131A Story of Lawrence 133Aggression and Teacher Safety? 135Aggression Defined 137Aggression and Social Learning 139Aggression Disclaimer 141Aggression Management 144A Story of Tatum 146Let's Chat 148Tips for the Courageous Classroom 150Learning Principle 150Chapter 8: When a Child Is/Might Be in Danger 153Relationships Are Paramount 153Relationships with Student's Parents 155Relationships with Students 156Relationships and Mental Health 157A Story of Frankie 159Let's Chat 161Tips for the Courageous Classroom 163Learning Principle 163Chapter 9: Building Courageous Classrooms 165A Courageous First Day of School 165A Courageous Man 166A Courageous Definition and Neurobiology 168A Courageous Story 169Let's Chat 172A Courageous Choice 173Tips for the Courageous Classroom 175Learning Principle 175Chapter 10: Creating a Landscape of Calm in the Classroom 177Acknowledge Diversity 177Acknowledge the School Environment 179Acknowledge Physical Spaces 180Acknowledge Peace and Tranquility 183Acknowledge Emotions 185A Story About the Absence of Pride, Comfort, and Safety 185Let's Chat 186Tips for the Courageous Classroom 188Learning Principle 188Chapter 11: Health and Education 189Obesity and School 189Stress and School 190Self-Care and School 192A Story of Teacher Self-Care 195Let's Chat 199Tips for the Courageous Classroom 200Learning Principles 201Chapter 12: Talking with Parents 203Approach as a Partner 203Approach Without Assumptions 204Approach with Grace 205A Story About Anne 206Approach with Care 208Approach with Respect 209Approach with Sensitivity 211Approach with Resources 214Let's Chat 215Learning Principle 216Chapter 13: What Now? 219Let's Chat 222Learning Principle 223Appendix A: External Stimulus of the Brain 225Appendix B: The Brain's Fear Circuit 227References 229Index 241

O autorze

JANET TAYLOR, MD, is a community psychiatrist and self-care expert with a focus on mental wellness. Dr. Janet is an international speaker on the impact of racial trauma, racism, anti-racism and conscious allyship, and frequent national media contributor. She is the mother of four daughters and resides in Florida.JED DEARYBURY is a nationally acclaimed, educational leader providing quality, hands-on, engaging learning experiences for students and teachers across the country. Jed has been featured in GQ magazine as Male Leader of the Year, and met President Obama as the SC winner of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. He is the author of another Jossey-Bass title, The Playful Classroom.