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Students react to change in different ways, depending on their personality and what types of changes may be taking place. Some may feel anxious or stressed due to uncertainty or fear of the unknown, while others might resist the change if they are comfortable with the old routine. On the other hand, some students embrace change with excitement. They feel ready to try new things or encounter new opportunities. Many students may even feel confused or overwhelmed, especially if the change is sudden or unclear. Overall, students may need time to adjust, but with support, understanding, and patience, students are less likely to resist change.

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Anxiety or Stress (feeling uncertain or overwhelmed by the unknown)

Source: "The Impact of School Transitions on Students' Emotional Well-being" (Journal of Educational Psychology)

Resistance (refusing to adapt, feeling frustrated or unwilling to embrace change)

Source: "Resisting Change: How Students Respond to Educational Change" (Educational Leadership Journal)

Excitement or Curiosity (eager to explore new opportunities or experiences)

Source: "Student Motivation and Engagement: Examining the Impact of Classroom Changes" (American Educational Research Journal)

Confusion (unsure about how to navigate or adjust to the change)

Source: "How Students Respond to Unclear Expectations and Confusion in the Classroom" (Teaching and Teacher Education Journal)

Motivation to Improve (challenged to rise to the occasion and work harder)

Source: "The Role of Challenges in Student Motivation and Achievement" (Journal of Educational Psychology)

Adaptation (gradually adjusting and finding a new routine or mindset)

Source: "Adapting to Change: How Students Adjust to New Learning Environments" (Educational Psychologist)

Overwhelm or Burnout (feeling emotionally or mentally exhausted by the change)

Source: "Academic Burnout and Its Impact on Students" (Journal of School Psychology)

Relief (feeling positive about the change, especially if it resolves previous difficulties)

Source: "Student Responses to Positive School Changes: Feeling Relief and Comfort" (International Journal of Educational Reform)

Social Influence (reacting based on how peers feel about the change)

Source: "Peer Influence on Academic and Emotional Responses to School Changes" (Journal of Adolescent Research)

Resilience (accepting the change and bouncing back quickly with a positive attitude)

Source: "Resilience in School-Aged Children: Understanding How Students Overcome Challenges" (Developmental Psychology Journal)

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Preparing Rather Than Coping With Change

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Preparing Rather Than Coping With Change

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It is immensely important that we reframe the idea that as educators, we need to help our students cope with change, rather than first preparing them for change. It is inevitable that our students will not undergo changes within their educational experiences. These changes may include different curriculum resources, technology platforms, new teachers, and even new seating arrangements.

The article above, by Marie Amaro, not only lists numerous preparations for students changes, but also goes in depth about what we can do as educators to support our students through these times, transitions, and new obstacles.

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Prepare Students For Change | The Highly Effective Teacher

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How To Prepare Students For Change - ‘The quality of your life is in direct proportion to the amount of uncertainty you are able to live with’.

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Teachers' reactions to change can vary widely. Some may feel anxiety or stress when faced with new teaching methods, technologies, or new introduces to curriculum, especially if the changes are out of nowhere with little to know information. Others may show push back because they are used to doing things in certain ways, teaching their students a certain way, etc. However, many teachers respond with curiosity and enthusiasm. They see change as an opportunity for growth. Not only growth as an educator, but they see opportunities of growth for their students. Adaptations is something that educators have to be good at. We have to be flexible, goal oriented, and have a growth mindset. Despite challenges and intimidations of change in education, many educators can and are resilient. Educators ultimately should embrace change and recognizing it as an opportunity to grow.

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This video from Mindtools explains not only certain changes students may/will undergo, but the stages that students will experience. It also gives a clear insight on how we can help students deal with their reactions to change.

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Educators can seek out opportunities for growth by actively pursuing professional development through workshops, conferences, or even classes that align with their teaching goals. Educators can even begin to focus on a certain area of education that they would like to get their master's degree in. They can also engage in collaborative learning by joining professional learning communities, collaborating with colleagues, or utilizing their mentors. Educators can embrace feedback from students and peers. If educators use this to improve their teaching methods and reflect on certain ideologies they have while also being open to new changes, this can demonstrate a growth mindset. By maintaining a growth mindset and being open to new ideas, we can continuously evolve and collectively work together to create an environment where change and growth are at the forefront.

The video above from education elements discusses how as administrators, we have the opportunities to create engaging, relevant, and powerful professional development opportunities for teachers. When we give our educators opportunities to feel like they belong, can evolve, and lead in change, we are creating environments that encourage growth and change. Not only that, but engaging, meaningful, and innovative professional development opportunities to ignite teachers' passions for growth and development.

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Creating Engaging Opportunities for Teachers' Growth and Passion -Professional Development

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Change in School

In a school system, change can look like implementing new curriculums or resources. It can look like integrating new technology into classrooms. It can even look like shifts in policies like grading systems or the way school schedules will function. It often involves adapting to external factors like educational standards or societal needs.

Growth in School

On the other hand, growth in a school system reminds me more about long-term improvement and development. This may be like fostering a culture of continuous learning for both students and teachers, enhancing student outcomes, and increasing teacher collaboration. Growth might also include having more extracurricular opportunities, increasing diversity and inclusion efforts, improving overall community engagement, or adapting a new school mission and vision to better meet the needs of the community. While change can be sudden and disruptive, growth is typically a gradual process that is focused on the common good of not only the students and educators, but the community as well.

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Growth Opportunities for Students:

Joining extracurricular activities (clubs, sports)

Participating in workshops or enrichment programs

Engaging in peer tutoring or group projects

Exploring new subjects or academic challenges

Receiving feedback and setting personal learning goals

Change Opportunities for Students:

Transitioning to a new grade or school

Adapting to new learning methods or technology

Trying different teaching styles or classroom environments

Shifting to online or hybrid learning formats

Facing new types of assessments or evaluations

Growth Opportunities for Teachers:

Attending professional development workshops or conferences

Pursuing advanced degrees or certifications

Collaborating with colleagues through professional learning communities

Engaging in reflective practice or self-assessment

Experimenting with new teaching strategies or technologies

Change Opportunities for Teachers:

Adapting to curriculum changes or new educational standards

Implementing new school policies or teaching tools

Shifting to a new teaching role or grade level

Transitioning to online or hybrid teaching formats

Adjusting to changes in student needs or classroom dynamics

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How changing your mindset can help you embrace change | Manu Shahi | TEDxFlowerMound

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This is a perfect visual of the characteristics that go into a growth mindset and a fixed mindset!

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https://makeitgreateducation.blogspot.com/2017/09/growth-mindset-grit-visuals.html

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This is an amazing visual of what characteristics drive change! 

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https://laura-c-hay.medium.com/a-school-culture-of-changemaking-e9996e79269f