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Teachers, educators, students are all alike in the sense that we should always been growing and learning new things. Education is ever-evolving and it is important for staff members to continue their education. Additionally, it is vital that principals, instructional coaches, and other building leaders also provide opportunities for teachers to continue their growth on topics that are meaningful and impactful to that particular building.

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Professional development has always been important for any job or career. However, after the COVID-19 pandemic, the structure of professional development has needed to change. It is essential that as teachers and professionals, we are paying attention to the changes and making sure our learning is the most meaningful it can be, thus helping teachers grow.

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Tips for Educators - Supporting Students through change

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Tips for Educators - Supporting Students through change

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Students change every day, every year. Their change may be big or small. A family may experience a disaster, a divorce, or a student may change a sports team. Regardless of the change, educators need to know how to support students throughout that change. In this article, there are 9 tips for supporting change within students. One tip is to understand the cultural diversity of your students/families. It is important to remember that people may experience and process change differently.

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Supporting students through transitions: 9 Tips for educators

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In India, the education system is known for its diversity, spanning various boards, languages, and cultures. With such diversity comes the need to provide support to students as they navigate through…

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The transition cycle connects four phases about supporting students through change.

The first phase, imagine phase, is learning about long term things that might create patterns, structures in place already, etc.

During the connect phase, this is when adults are connecting with students and creating that relationship.

The act phase is planning and making an action of how to help.

The assess phase is figuring out what you can do now, to help students through change.

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Change is good - and we should be modeling this for students. This article talks about how change, and our reaction to it, helps us be more flexible and motivated!

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7 Powerful Reasons Why Change Is Good For You

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Staying in your comfort zone can feel calming and reassuring in the short-term, but it’s not a fun way to live. Challenging the status quo can help you to transform your lifestyle and increase emotional and physical wellbeing. With the potential to alleviate anxiety, broaden your horizons and minimise stress, change can bring about a variety of benefits. From moving house to switching careers; there’s no doubt change is good for you, providing it’s done for the right reasons. If you’re feeling apprehensive about pushing the envelope, take a look at the benefits change can offer you…​1. You gain confidence​When we succumb to change, we find out what we’re really made of. Invariably, we don’t realise how strong and capable we are until we’re put to the test. All too often, we listen to self-doubts and niggles, which prevents us from making changes. When you face these worries head-on and embrace change, you get the opportunity to challenge yourself. With these challenges comes increased confidence and faith in your own abilities. If you’re lacking in self-esteem, overcoming change is a sure-fire way to boost your confidence. ​2. You become more flexible​Repeating the same routine day after day leaves little room for adaptability or flexibility. Over time, the mere idea of change can become increasingly overwhelming and scary. When you commit to making changes, however, you can relax your routine and become more flexible. Both socially and professionally, adaptability is a positive trait and one which can bring valuable rewards.​3. Your lifestyle is enhanced​When we avoid change, we resign ourselves to repeating the same patterns. This means your lifestyle stays the same, with no peaks or troughs. If you decide to change your life, you can improve and enhance your lifestyle in any way you choose. From increasing your savings via a better-paid job to seeing more of your friends as you socialise more often; you’ll find numerous ways to enhance your lifestyle when you’re prepared to make a few small changes. ​4. You are more motivated​Once you’ve reaped the benefits of making one change, you’ll be eager to see how else you can make changes to your lifestyle. As you become more confident through change, your motivation to modify other aspects of your life will increase. Even when we desire change, it can be tricky to find the impetus to actually implement it. With this increased motivation, you’ll be inspired to make the changes you’ve always dreamed of. ​5. You develop more skills​Change means putting yourself in new environments and situations. This gives you the opportunity to develop new skills and hone existing ones. If you accept a new job, for example, you’ll maybe need to showcase a range of different skills in your new workplace. Without change, you have no reason to keep learning and adding to your abilities. When you’re willing to embrace change, however, you open yourself up to new learning opportunities frequently. ​6. You become more compassionate​When you stick rigidly to a routine, you can become rather stuck in your ways. As a result, it’s easy to view things from just one perspective. By stepping out of your comfort zone, you’re exposing yourself to a wider variety of scenarios, situations and conditions. In doing so, you gain the ability to view things from different vantage points. This insight naturally makes you more compassionate and empathetic, which helps you to understand, bond and collaborate with others more meaningfully and more effectively.​7. You attract more opportunities​Embracing the possibility of change will open up more opportunities than you ever thought possible. From spur of the moment adventures to exciting new career paths; there is no end to the opportunities that will come your way.When you open yourself up to change, other people recognise your willingness and enthusiasm. This puts you at the top of their list when an opportunity to do something new comes along. As a result, you’ll find there is a world of possibilities to explore. ​Learning to Embrace ChangeDespite the positive outcomes that change brings, it can still be a scary and overwhelming prospect. Although change is good for you, this doesn’t necessarily make it easy to take that first step out of your comfort zone. Fortunately, you can learn to embrace change and the benefits it offers. Once you do, you’ll be eager to continue your journey of personal and professional development. >

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If we have a growth mindset, are we also changing?

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Albert Pujols has a growth mindset - he wanted to hit 700 home runs before he retired that year. He did it! However, once he accomplished his goal, he didn't give up. He kept dreaming and growing and continued hitting home runs. This is Pujols hitting his 702nd home run, at Busch Stadium.

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Growth happens over time - You need to be challenged, it is personal, and often happens with the help of others.