OneHE Introduction to ‘A Pedagogy Of Kindness’ course by OneHE Global

Kindness means respect

2022-03-17 16:55:58 UTC

I think a pedagogy of kindness means mutual respect between staff and students, and a striving together towards discovery. It's about teaching in ways that celebrate, welcome and include all learners, and supporting each other to learn.

Kindness = humanizing and libertatory

2022-03-17 17:30:41 UTC

I think pedagogies of kindness require some inversion of the traditional power dynamics we see in college classrooms to invite students to help co-create learning experiences. It involves instructor self-reflection and praxis and positionality and giving students plenty of flexibility and opportunities to exercise agency. I also think it requires attending to systems of oppression in our curriculum and teaching strategies.

A pedagogy of Kindness

2022-03-17 18:07:52 UTC

means having empathy towards students and embed various support systems for students in need during course design phase. Even before we get to know our students, we are well aware of some common challenges that they face today. When I read my course syllabi, I'd try to ask myself if I'm one of the students who may have to juggle between multiple part-time jobs, or take care of young children or elderly family members, or fall ill during the semester, would I feel cared for and supported if I take this course?

Kindness and compassion

2022-03-18 00:28:58 UTC

While not synonymous, kindness and compassion share features that are important in establishing a sense of trust, security and safety within a learning environment. This is so important in ensuring the flow of learning, and consequently the achievement of desired outcomes.

I should note that kindness and compassion are different to empathy...I could write more on this, but perhaps another time...

2022-03-18 20:55:41 UTC

I thing that the use of kindness, which includes care and empathy as a teaching strategy in higher education, can positively influence learning environments and learner outcomes.

Pedagogy of Kindness

2022-03-21 19:49:33 UTC

To me, this means taking the most charitable approach possible to students, assuming that students are sincere in their desire to learn and authentic in sharing their challenges. This assumption allows me to address concerns with minimal skepticism and maximum authenticity.

2022-03-24 12:01:21 UTC

I think there is an approach of trust and openness and vulnerability in being honest with students about our own limited knowledge in certain areas. Being both kind to oneself and kind in our dealings with others takes self-reflection and a willingness to reflect, learn and change each day.

2022-03-28 19:47:29 UTC

To me, a pedagogy of kindness means that every student is recognized as being an individual with worth, value, and deserving of respect. This foundation of respect can then set the stage for a more meaningful and compassionate learning environment.

Pedagogy of Kindness

jarcher20 — 2022-03-29 20:23:50 UTC

I think having a pedagogy of kindness means showing grace for ourselves and our students. It means seeing our students as invested in their education and trying their best even when things are hard instead of being frustrated when they aren't perfect students. It means designing classes with policies that support students rather than penalize them.

Connecting WITH verses to ...

2022-04-11 14:38:04 UTC

The words empathy and compassion immediately came to mind when I saw this question. There are times I have the capacity to empathize with my students' struggles and to balance these needs appropriately alongside compassion for myself and the broader needs in the program, the college, etc. The idea of a 'pedagogy of kindness' suggests a deeper level of commitment to designing systems that are kind and collaborative, and this suggest we share control in way that seems antithetical to how higher education currently exists. How do I empower and collaborate with students when I am struggling to empower myself in these same systems?

Pedagogy of Kindness

2022-04-15 14:19:26 UTC

For me, this prompt stirred up a jumble of thoughts related to my personal ethos about managing others as well as teaching.

Kindness when in a leadership or power position means:

Granting others respect automatically. Respect is a basic human right and it is given, not earned.

Expect the best from others, and not the worst. If you do encounter unkind or disingenuous behavior, do not let it color your behavior.

You may have students or staff you don't like very much. They must never know this.

In the same way you hope for compassion for those in power over you, give it to others.

Pedagogy of kindness

jpackowski3 — 2022-04-24 21:30:34 UTC

Transitioning from industry after 25 years to academia, I believe having a pedagogy of kindness includes fostering a welcoming and inclusive classroom that empowers students to feel comfortable speaking up, admitting failures, and, through up-front mutual expectation sharing, the ability to reinforce the learning journey over just getting a grade. By being a caring, supportive, and respected instructor, the mutual sharing of ideas, concerns, and problem solving can be achieved.

2022-05-10 15:56:45 UTC

With a pedagogy of kindness I hope to role model to students how to treat others in any social action, whether it is in a learning environment, work environment, or even at home or among friends.

teaching empathy, understanding, compassion for others

2022-05-11 18:37:21 UTC

Pedagogy of Kindness--Human Worth and Dignity

2022-05-17 19:45:00 UTC

I believe that a pedagogy of kindness must be built on a foundation of belief that all people have worth and that all deserve dignity and respect. Valuing our students' humanity means that we must treat them with kindness. Kindness is not based on a hierarchical relationship, but a human relationship with others.

2022-05-23 14:50:04 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness is necessary to connect with our students at all levels. It is difficult to learn if your basic needs are not being met. A sense of belonging is a basic need and with kindness and understanding (while maintaining high expectations) teachers can ensure their students feel accepted creating a caring environment in which learning can flourish.

Empathy

2022-05-26 16:21:02 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness means meeting students where they are, with empathy, and with care. It means being willing to give them grace and to try to keep them as individuals in the forefront of my teaching.

Pedagogy of Kindness

2022-05-31 14:38:29 UTC

For me, pedagogy of kindness means teaching course concepts by applying and modeling compassion and consideration, no matter the subject. For example, one can discuss and model the concept of fairness and equity in business, math, biology, etc. As an instructor, I am big on demonstrating the concepts I am teaching by modeling and practicing in practical ways.

Treating everyone in the classroom with dignity and hold a space for abundant exploration.

ilonavass3 — 2022-06-08 00:30:42 UTC

Respect for Diversity

2022-06-13 14:51:28 UTC

Respect for diversity in the classroom is important alongside kindness. We must be empathetic towards our students and understanding of their experience in our classroom. Kindness can help us connect with those from different perspectives

Humanity

rweller907 — 2022-06-13 16:45:49 UTC

Kindness is so much more than just "being nice." It is about embracing the whole human of others and treat them with respect and empathy.

A pedagogy of kindness means:

2022-06-21 08:52:11 UTC

Respecting

· Students’ diversity

· Students’ questions

· Students’ answers to questions

· Students’ needs

A pedagogy of kindness

2022-06-29 01:19:32 UTC

Do unto others - I have just watched

THE SELFISH GENE Chapter 12: Nice Guys Finish First (by Richard Dawkins), and this theory supports the benefits to everyone when we cooperate and collaborate. Being nice is about surviving AND thriving - and it undercuts all that neo-liberal nonsense.

A Pedagogy of Kindness

2022-07-04 18:13:32 UTC

For me, it means that students come from diverse backgrounds and have diverse ways of taking in information. Being attuned to how content may be perceived and providing audio, video, and written material, is an act of kindness.

2022-07-08 01:25:51 UTC

I think a pedagogy of kindness is simply treating students as if they are as human as their faculty partners and facilitators. They may be younger, older, less educated, poorer, richer, hungry, unhoused, but the fact remains that they are human. They deserve for their ideas and questions to be heard and entertained. They need the stories of their lives and how they interact with their learning to be understood by their instructors.

Pedagogy of Kindness

2022-07-08 02:56:01 UTC

I think a pedagogy of kindness would mean leading with empathy, in all interactions. When a new "thing" comes my way, taking in information through an empathetic lens so my emotional state is geared toward helping.

2022-07-13 01:53:55 UTC

To me, the Pedagogy of kindness represents learning to utilize more trust and academic compassion for our online students. We need to learn more communication skills to enhance our individual class' culture, so the students can choose to be integral members.

Pedagogy of kindness

2022-07-13 15:18:53 UTC

To me, it means students come from different backgrounds, and have different styles of learning. So, we need to cater to their different learning styles. That, to me is kindness.

inclusivity

2022-07-13 16:57:37 UTC

i think of inclusive learning, adaptability, and compassion as all key factors to a pedagogy of kindness. you want to be effective, firm, and sensitive. students are people too!

2022-07-13 23:14:14 UTC

Kindness is about being compassion, considerate, and caring for the next human being.

2022-07-14 18:28:30 UTC

To me, a pedagogy of kindness means a comprehensive process that takes care of all the personality (body, mind, soul, conscience, morals and emotions).

2022-07-15 00:28:30 UTC

A holistic approach to engaging students to cultivate a full learning experience that is compassionate and expresses empathy both in thought, word & action. Sometimes kindness is also saying no, setting boundaries and being firm in student expectations.

Kindness means being empathetic

haabe2 — 2022-07-15 09:54:35 UTC

To me, a pedagogy of kindness means responding to issues with empathy. It is being compassionate, considerate and understanding of your students.

What is a Pedagogy of Kindness

2022-07-15 17:23:08 UTC

Creating discipline and clarity and your teaching wow Jane while responding in a way that puts the person in tperson and they're learning before the task or assignments you are asking them to complete!

2022-07-15 23:07:42 UTC

In my opinion, kindness is the general rule. Being kind must be part of all activity. So, during the class, we need to be kind. But, in education, we all (teachers and students) have clear objectives and need create together a road to succeed.

Kindness as a pedagogy

2022-07-16 13:24:51 UTC

To me its a strategy that builds on 3C's (Compassion, Connection and Care) but its core element being connection because connection and inclusion is the only criteria's that improves students wellness and learning.

Promoting Kindness Brings Several Things to Mind

2022-07-17 19:23:10 UTC

1) Instill the value that each and every person is worthy of respect, care, and kindness. We are all in this together. Treat others as you want to be treated.
2) Provide varied opportunities for students to be helpful to one another and work cooperatively in groups. Foster teamwork and cooperation to support every student. Celebrate positive contributions and effort broadly to support growth mindset.
3) Be intentional in course design and policies to foster cultural equity and show consideration for different perspectives and abilities while supporting a safe, fair, and caring environment.
4) Everyone isn't going to be amazing at every skill this term and you didn't know what you know now until rather recently, so support each other as they may support you on a different skill/topic later on. When you teach/explain, you are learning it deeper, so you can even take it as an opportunity to better your own understanding as you support others.

2022-07-23 00:15:16 UTC

Teaching w/ kindness means never speaking or acting in ways that would offend, hurt, intimidate or threaten a student. It means seeking to understand each student and meeting the student on his or her own terms.

2022-07-25 14:25:38 UTC

Understanding "no excuses" is not respecting students as individuals. We are teaching adult learners; yet, they can be as fragile as childhood learners at any given time because they are "adulting."

2022-07-30 17:13:15 UTC

Hope that kindness is related to the Golden Rule

Whole Human

2022-08-03 02:01:44 UTC

Every student is a whole human. I primarily work with freshmen, and they are all coming from totally different upbringings and high school educations. They're all varying degrees of nervousness and adjust to college at different speeds. To me, a pedagogy of kindness involves understanding that their time in my class is only a fraction of their life and their work in my class is affected by all these other elements they're adjusting to. Being a freshman is hard!

2022-08-05 20:57:22 UTC

My guess: Coming to understand that we can't be effective teachers unless we are have empathy and understanding for our students. Put another way: students with cruel teachers learn less.

Pedagogy of Kindness

2022-08-10 15:52:01 UTC

As an educator, I guide and evaluate student learning in a rigorous and high stakes program. It is difficult for them at times. I strongly believe that communicating consistently with kindness through mutual respect fosters deep learning. I think this helps students become more mature themselves and more likely to be kind themselves, because they have had someone show kindness toward them. Showing kindness also increases my joy in teaching.

2022-08-11 02:58:33 UTC

As someone who understands that an education is a guiding process, the pedagogy of kindness is being the eyes of student through the maze of knowledge, showing them their ability and the capacity of their strengths even when they cannot see it. It is making room of mistakes but also room for encouragement, patience and nuances.

Being inclusive, empathetic, and respectful in your teaching

2022-08-11 14:21:02 UTC

2022-08-11 20:54:24 UTC

- Giving students the benefit of the doubt
- Seeing students as humans with their own experiences outside (and inside) our classrooms
- Trying to meet students where they are and respect difference
- Managing how we might project our own standards and expectations onto others without knowing enough about them

2022-08-11 23:00:20 UTC

I am thinking of a pedagogy of kindness in terms of trauma-informed teaching; that is recognising the ways in which our actions and behaviors as educators impact on students' emerging and sometimes fragile sense of self as they transition through all the liminal spaces that a higher education offers.

Kindness is an action

2022-08-15 06:47:46 UTC

Feelings without action are meaningless. Judging a students work, not judging them as a person because of their work is important. Every person/student deserves to learn. Kindness ias an educator s doing what we can to help them achieve their learning goals.

Kindness on Campus

2022-08-15 15:59:12 UTC

Meeting students where they are fosters compassion, understanding, and kindness. It not only takes time to individualize and personify each student thus increasing their perceived value/welcomeness in the classroom but also allows faculty to play a truly authentic part in their educational journey thus increasing their approachability and personability.

2022-08-17 00:12:37 UTC

This reminds me of the phrase "leading with kindness" - we start out by giving students the benefit of the doubt, seeing them as unique individuals first and students second. I agree with those who've mentioned trauma-informed practice and recognizing that students have much more going on than just the class I am teaching.

2022-08-17 01:03:58 UTC

Learning how to be kind when facilitating online learning

The Whole Student

RachaelJay — 2022-08-29 17:22:49 UTC

When I read "pedagogy of kindness" I think of how we can center kindness in everything from the organization to the facilitation of our courses. It also means recognizing our students as whole people. Kindness can also mean being a "warm demander" that pushes students to do their best while also respecting their prior knowledge, experiences, and life.

Learners as human beings first

2022-09-07 18:58:18 UTC

When I hear the phrase "pedagogy of kindness," I think about my own experiences as a young adult struggling with many aspects of my life, and then I think about my students and how much more challenging it could be for them today, especially in the context of an ongoing pandemic. I imagine a kind of teaching practice that can relate to each student as a complex human being first and as an enrolled student second. We must hold students to standards, but we must recognize the artifice of so much of higher education and the way "standards" and "fairness" rhetoric is used to marginalize many students. So, I think about trying to be a teacher who shows compassion and a desire to connect with the student at a basic human level primarily and trying to downplay all the institutional forms and processes that create distance between students and teachers.

A Pedagogy of Kindness can mean many things!

2022-09-08 04:54:17 UTC

Here's one view: Create and make clear classroom norms, course syllabus and assignments that:
1. Encourage and are based on respect for all people (and other entities)
2. Build and reinforce trust and connectedness. Have methods to deal with incidents when these values are not followed that are compassionate and help return to trust and connectedness afterwards.
3. Create reasonable and relevant learning goals, methods and assignments.
4. Model and encourage listening to and learning from new or alternative perspectives.

respect, appreciation, understanding, meeting a student where they are.

2022-09-14 22:30:28 UTC

These are what i think of with kindness - and hopefully instilling these into a classroom will spread so everyone treats everyone this way. And with good humor, also.

My initial thoughts... A pedagogy of kindness means that when we teach, we work with students from a place of wanting to understand and connect with compassion.

djacoby — 2022-09-15 20:20:56 UTC

2022-09-16 18:43:12 UTC

A Pedagogy of Kindness fosters learning through addressing students affective learning as well as course content. Seeing the whole person in teaching and learning and working from that place.

Show compassion for students' varied circumstances and challenges.

hsinmei — 2022-09-17 04:02:26 UTC

Kindness and Boundaries

2022-09-20 21:11:18 UTC

I do feel as if I am able to be genuinely kind and compassionate with my students, and it has been reflected back to me by them. One of the things I want to work on is finding a good balance between compassion and maintaining boundaries with deadlines. I offered a lot of grace with COVID and knowing that my students have a lot of life in their lives. And...it has created a situation for me where assignments pile in (often not well done) in the last few days of the quarter. It feels like a disservice to both my students and me. Thus the pedagogy of kindness feels as if it can help to better ground why we offer lenience when we do, and why we create strict rules that are just commonplace but inequitable in academia.

Awareness

2022-09-21 01:31:15 UTC

Kindness means to understand where each human being is coming from and be aware of how that influences their responses to different paths of life. It doesn't mean to be lenient, but instead being aware of the limitations and help people to recognize those limitations, but also their potential and with that still find strategies for success.

Listen and be present

hunterma — 2022-09-22 13:08:27 UTC

I teach faculty. A pedagogy of kindness of me is about listening and ready hearing what my "student" are saying and not saying.

Empathy

2022-09-22 15:03:44 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness means to be empathetic towards my students, trying to feel as they do in the time I'm with them.

2022-09-22 16:59:14 UTC

I think a pedagogy of kindness involves trying to see students as full people. It includes humility to recognize both that our course is likely not central to their lives and that there is much we don't know about them/their lives, even despite our best efforts to the contrary. It involves careful course design and attention to detail in our online and face to face interactions with our students.

2022-09-23 20:00:44 UTC

In addition to all the thoughts about how we treat students, I believe that a pedagogy of kindness must involve telling them the truth -- while constantly questioning ourselves ABOUT that truth. For example, if a student does not have a necessary skill to move on, they need to know that very directly. The two questions to ask are: Is it true that this skill is *really* necessary and they *really* don't have it (yet)? and How can I tell the student this in a way that's about THEIR path, not my ego and expertise?

2022-09-27 14:59:09 UTC

It means seeing your students as active members of a learning community, respecting them as scholars, acknowledging their experience and expertise, and coming alongside them to create something new with their knowledge combined with information they're receiving. Honoring them as whole people and recognizing that some information will challenge them, some info will make them question things, some will upset them, and other information could transform the way they think or interact with themselves or the world.

Pedagogy of Listening & Relationship Epistemology

2022-10-03 18:20:18 UTC

After reading the other posts, I agree with the statements related to empathy and listening. I would add that I see a pedagogy of kindness as related also to deep listening and to the idea that meaningful learning takes place in the context of being in relationship with others.

Kindness

2022-10-05 00:42:15 UTC

Kindness in the world of higher education can be simply broken down to a version of the Golden Rule. I say, treat others as they want to be treated allowing for a classroom or both equity and diversity. Here students can feel safe to try to expand their learning and comfort zone.

2022-10-06 17:05:04 UTC

Kindness to students means showing and having grace. Often times life gets in the way and as a facilitator of learning, I have to be kind and sometimes show grace when students are dealing with unforseeable situations. I understand rules and policy but not all situations fit and rules should bend some.

2022-10-15 18:10:50 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness, to me, requires both empathy and accountability, rigor and grace. A former colleague used to point out the distinction between being nice and being kind, indicating that only being "nice" (i.e. going overboard in accepting every excuse or extending too many exceptions to class rules/policies) is NOT truly being kind to a student, because it simply sets them up for failure later. A pedagogy of kindness extends grace and empathy while not losing sight of the bigger picture, which is that goals can still be attained even in the face of less-than-ideal circumstances.

Pedagogy of kindness

2022-10-19 17:17:56 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness for me is related to empathy, understanding learners, be a good listener, love what you are doing, play your affective role as educator...

2022-10-19 20:45:52 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness is one where instructors are compassionate towards students when it comes to deadlines, contributions to discussions. This means that the instructor takes into account the starting points of different students, the limitations of resources they experience, and this is reflected in how they interact with them.

Belief in the goodness of humans

2022-10-27 17:32:12 UTC

I think a pedagogy of kindness begins with a fundamental belief that all humans are good, worthy, and deserving of your kindness.

Pedagogy of Kindness...

2022-11-04 18:17:31 UTC

...is when you care enough about the learner to help ensure they have what they need to get where they're going. That may look like extra time on an assignment or a stern talking-to about how unacceptable it is to ALWAYS turn in assignments after the due date/time. I have found that some of my learners need me to be a giver of grace, while others need me to hold them accountable, no matter what. I must always be able to discern the difference.

2022-11-15 18:10:43 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness is one in which students and teachers are in relationship with one another, acknowledging and acting upon one another's humanity

2022-11-23 20:27:00 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness feels very big to me. Powerful change can be made through a kind approach. Kindness breeds mutual respect, trust, a welcoming environment, and a sense of belonging. All of this creates an environment that allows for positive growth for everyone connected to it.

2022-12-08 23:33:53 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness requires empathy, applying compassion whenever compassion, and avoiding suspicion.

2022-12-30 01:24:30 UTC

It means treating all learners as human beings first and everything else comes after. To avoid defaulting to doubt but rather, to consider every situation with care.

kindness

2023-01-10 23:53:45 UTC

understanding that are all humans and our humanity comes first. life will happen and we need to be able to support and adjust as needed

2023-01-11 07:50:23 UTC

kindness is subjective and can be what you want it to be.

2023-01-17 23:24:51 UTC

I think it's a combination of respect amongst students, instructors, and course facilitators. It requires a certain amount of empathy between individuals and self compassion.

Centering students' dignity

2023-01-21 22:44:19 UTC

Kindness Builds Trust and Community

2023-01-22 00:27:58 UTC

Pedagogy of kinds sets the stage for every interaction within the learning community, especially in the beginning of a course. I teach at the beginning of a graduate program and one of the most most things that an instructor can do is to communicate and demonstrate to students that they are in a safe environment. When that is established and nurtured, the learning element and their ability and willingness to participate is unleashed.

Pedagogy of Kindness

2023-01-25 19:20:38 UTC

When I think of a pedagogy of kindness, I am reminded of the following scene from the movie Freedom Writers. The statement, "You can't teach them. You don't even like them. What does that have to do with teaching?" embodies the intersection of kindness and teaching efficacy.

2023-01-26 20:53:13 UTC

Jewel wrote a song with a line that I want on my gravestone because it reflects my core value... "In the end, only kindness matters." Kindness isn't about coddling someone. Rather, it's about caring deeply enough to consider their well being and sense of safety, feeling cared for.

2023-02-01 17:05:07 UTC

To me this means 'do unto others as you would have others do unto you.' - Luke 6:31

2023-02-05 18:47:35 UTC

To me, pedagogical kindness involves creating a learning environment that consistently involves honoring the lived experiences and engagement of everyone in the class.

2023-02-07 15:35:30 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness, to me, begins with viewing each student as a unique learner with experiences, histories, and prior knowledge that contour their approach to each class they take. By honoring the individual, faculty may seek to understand and support students as whole people.

2023-02-09 02:26:08 UTC

I know that from a physiological perspective, when a student does not feel safe or supported, they can go into sympathetic mode and lose brain integration. This makes it very difficult to absorb, understand, and retain information, let alone be creative with it. To me being kind means treating my students in ways that support them to be in a space of parasympathetic mode, which facilitates true learning.

Pedagogy of Kindness

kchandler54 — 2023-02-09 02:40:15 UTC

To me a pedagogy of kindness relates to a collaborative and respectful learning environment. It is one that acknowledges lived experiences and finding ways to support the students learning styles and goals.

Design for how students want to feel

2023-02-09 19:52:40 UTC

Students are "whole people", and when we can design our classroom cultures and experiences for how they want to feel, I believe we establish trust. We need that trust to press students during challenging times, they will know we've got their backs because the culture is set up for that. Everyone is doing the best they can on any given day, so designing for care (and I imagine kindness) means we invest an abundance of generosity in what they bring into class every time they enter.

2023-02-16 16:19:10 UTC

Basically, it means to understand and respect the point of view of the students. Also, to be able to understand that we are all connected to each other by our shared humanity.

2023-02-24 14:40:45 UTC

It is an approach to teaching that prioritizes compassion, empathy, and kindness. It recognizes that students are experts in their learning and have unique needs and learning needs, diverse experiences, and emotions. Important tenets include building positive relationships between instructors and students, promoting a safe and inclusive classroom environment, and using teaching methods considering students' diverse learning styles and needs. Instruction is nurturing and challenging, where students feel safe to take risks and make mistakes.

Pedagogy of Kindness

2023-02-28 23:21:41 UTC

...Means being aware that students may be facing challenges outside the classroom.

Until I’ve walked a mile in their shoes

2023-03-01 01:15:33 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness takes into account that students have to overcome challenges we can’t even imagine to attend class, complete homework, or just ask a question.

Empathy and Respect

2023-03-02 21:51:46 UTC

I'm not entirely sure what Pedagogy of Kindness is, but I *hope* very much that it involves building empathy and showing respect for one another. In my work, I hope that students know that I see them as members of a community of learning, and that I value their voices.

Thinking about students as people

2023-03-13 15:35:37 UTC

and not widgets.

Pedagogy of Kindness

2023-03-13 15:43:13 UTC

I think it requires that we try to understand students as whole people, not just in an academic sense. That means we have to take time to get to know them and help them be comfortable approaching us to discuss any challenges, and that we are willing to be flexible as the context makes appropriate. A quick example, my syllabus says papers must be turned into the LMS, but I had a student hand-write an essay on the bus while returning from an athletic competition. While we looked for a better solution for both of us going forward, I felt it was really important to acknowledge her motivations in prioritizing the due date over the submission rules, and to understand how being in season is affecting her stress level so I can provide more encouragement to her.

To me, pedagogy of kindness means treating our students like we would want to be treated. As was stated earlier, it doesn't mean we do away with all principles and boundaries, but it is recognizing that flexibility and human-ness go a long way when working with people.

2023-03-14 19:27:31 UTC

Pedagogy of Kindness

2023-03-15 22:59:17 UTC

This means considering the students and fellow teachers as a whole person, in and outside of the classroom, who are striving to achieve strong learner focused outcomes.

Caring

2023-03-21 15:52:10 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness means caring enough to make others feel important, heard, and valued. Investing in the success of your faculty and students.

Pedagogy of Kindness

2023-03-31 19:44:49 UTC

I was attracted to this course based on this title. I believe it should take into account both kindness for students and ourselves. It could include creating a sense of belonging, building trust and recognizing that students bring funds of knowledge that are beneficial for all learners. Also, given the external world can be riddled with unkindness, a course that uses the lenses of kindness, may just be the respite needed for many students.

Assume people are struggling

2023-04-03 17:55:14 UTC

It is what inspired me to write this article about my approach to a pedagogy of kindness. https://www.chronicle.com/article/what-if-her-grandmother-really-did-die/

2023-04-03 23:26:17 UTC

realizing that students are people with life outside of school, often busy lives, or possibly facing some hardships, that even though they are students at this time but they may have other priorities such as children, financially supporting themselves or their families etc

A pedagogy of kindness means caring for your students in as many ways as possible.

2023-04-04 22:01:29 UTC

Our (sometimes forgotten) impact on others

2023-04-11 19:30:43 UTC

I am always amazed when a student tells me how something I said really spoke to them, often long after the moment I said it. Despite my awareness of how others' comments sometimes affect me, I sometimes don't realize the power I have to reach students in the classroom and beyond. While sometimes students have had to tell me that something I said was hurtful to them, those instances are thankfully rare. More often, they speak of something I said that was part of a lecture or an example of a concept that I did not realize was so salient. This is not only a pleasant acknowledgement that I am reaching my students, but a cautionary reminder that most students are listening despite how they may appear in class, perhaps hunched over their laptops. It's a reminder to tread lightly and lead with kindness. because something I say may have a lasting impact!

Humility

2023-04-13 16:21:06 UTC

No one knows everything, including teachers. Being kind to me means having empathy for the individuals that you are teaching and presenting a humble attitude by instilling the fact that we are all learners.
When you discover information that you did not know and share that with your class, it shows that you are all in it together. It makes learning an experience!

Students may or may not remember facts from a course, but they will always remember how you made them feel.

2023-04-13 17:12:39 UTC

It is so easy to forget how complex each of our lives is....each is unique, filled with many different people, experiences, hardships, and elements of joy. When going into a classroom/educational setting leading with kindness, and teaching with kindness, is remembering how complex life is for everyone and while we may only participate in a small portion of someone's time and space throughout the day, how you make someone feel can make a large impact. Students may or may not remember exact facts from a class, but they will always remember how you make them feel.

it means creating an inclusive, equal, and supportive classroom environment.

2023-04-15 18:01:54 UTC

It means understanding and showing empathy. Taking time with students. Being flexible as needed.

2023-04-17 12:10:48 UTC

I am hoping to learn about kindness in the classroom to benefit my students, myself, and the world as a whole because I often work on environmental topics.

2023-04-17 15:27:58 UTC

Empathy & Care

2023-04-17 17:00:34 UTC

It is teaching while considering that students are humans and acting with empathy and care for them.

2023-04-17 17:21:33 UTC

Pedagogy of kindness is creating a space that allows faculty and students to engage in meaningful, open conversations, where judgement is left at the door.

myoneuroeducation — 2023-04-18 03:20:45 UTC

My understanding of kindness in the classroom is to be non-judgemental, be the "guide by the side, not the sage on the stage" and remember that students, esp in the virtual/online learning environment are juggling many things while studying. I go on the assumption that students are doing their best and just need a bit of thoughtful help from me to make their studies less onerous and overwhelming. Sending them the link to where they need to go online instead of sending them off on a merry-go-round to find the online place I mean, sending them a message to see if they are keeping up with the cohort and giving them the short cut advice to keep up rather than leaving them in the deep end with all the content that we serve up. Kindness is being mindful that they are just human beings wanting to do well and that my role is to be the authentic facilitator of that process who listens and helps. Raelene Clark

Kindness in the classroom means creating an environment in which everyone feels safe to participate.

2023-04-18 16:03:38 UTC

A Pedagogy of Kindness

2023-04-19 01:28:52 UTC

What does a pedagogy of kindness mean to you? For me, a pedagogy of kindness means being an instructor/educator who is understanding, empathetic, and attempts at creating an environment that students can thrive in.

Care & Respect

2023-04-24 01:05:50 UTC

For me, a pedagogy of kindness means caring for and respecting students, meeting them where they are, helping them grow, and fostering genuine connections with and among students.

2023-04-25 16:55:01 UTC

To me, a pedagogy of kindness means having empathy for students. It means holding high expectations while having an understanding and inclusive environment where all students feel supported.

Kindness

2023-04-26 20:11:21 UTC

For me, a pedagogy kindness is practicing or an engaging an ethos of care and mutual respect

Considering the whole person and demonstrating empathy and understanding...

2023-04-28 16:57:16 UTC

It means empathatic and understanding of student as a whole.

2023-05-01 05:40:49 UTC

Pedagogy of kindness means...

felicitykohut — 2023-05-09 03:59:07 UTC

both:
Remembering that every individual is of equal value to ourselves, and deserve respect and allowance for the myriad of difficult situations that may pop up while they are in our classes - both due to the course, or external to it.
Teaching in a way that models kind behaviour and appropriate interactions that value the experiences, beliefs and values of all students and staff.

2023-05-09 05:58:41 UTC

for me it means being a person that can see the struggle and potential in a student at all times.

When we teach, we must care about the students. We cannot know everything that is going on in their lives, but we must be compassionate.

2023-06-05 16:12:58 UTC

Pedogogy of kindness

2023-06-05 18:54:07 UTC

To me, a pedagogy of kindness means putting myself in my student's environment. Asking what the student's need and expectations are. Treating each one with respect and aware of personal and professional pressures present.

Pedagogy of Kindness

2023-06-12 18:00:30 UTC

In my opinion, having a pedagogy of kindness is centered around modeling behavior we hope our students would have in the workforce and in their lives. It is about having appropriate boundaries while ensuring that the message is delivered with respect and professionalism.

I hope to create a safe environment for students to learn, be creative and network with colleagues and I believe the best way to accomplish all of the above is with kindness. Kindness always win.

Pedagogy of Kindness

2023-06-13 13:54:06 UTC

I strive to create an environment in which students feel respected. Teaching without bias and treating all community members equitably are important.

Pedagogy of kindness

2023-06-13 17:54:35 UTC

Pedagogy of kindness makes me think of how knowledge is fundamentally human, both in construction and impact. I believe this extends to how knowledge is experienced in the classroom with students. Students experience in the classroom should also be humane, where ideas, activities and outcomes are sensitive to student needs.

2023-06-14 22:41:52 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness means taking time to listen and connect with the person in front of you, really paying attention to them and the cues they are giving you. It's risky prioritizing kindness over self-protection

Human-centered pedagogy

2023-06-15 16:59:27 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness is one that considers the humanity of our students and ourselves.

Pedagogy of Kindness

2023-06-22 17:50:43 UTC

To me, a pedagogy of kindness is centered each student with care and respect. This typically involves getting to know students as individuals to understand what they may need in a particular season or class, even if it's not something that I'm able to provide in that class.

Teaching with compassion; which means appreciating your students' circumstances.

2023-06-26 21:13:01 UTC

2023-06-28 21:16:04 UTC

Pedagogy of kindness to me means practices that embody kindness towards my students seen in how I acknowledge them as learners who are able to be successul and letting them know I believe in their potentials and will support them in mitigating any challenges they have in attaining their potentials.

2023-06-30 00:30:30 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness means considering the person as more important than the course content. This includes oneself as the teacher. It is not to diminish the importance of learning, but to acknowledge that it occurs within the context of our individual lives, and is impacted by them. Learning exists to enrich our lives, but is also impacted by those lives, which need to be taken into consideration in the process.

Pedagogy

2023-07-06 15:56:16 UTC

A Pedagogy of Kindness and what it means to me. I think it means keeping compassion, understanding, and giving the benefit of the doubt when working with students. Being compassionate to every students unique experience, being understanding of cultural and individual beliefs, and giving the benefit of the doubt or a space of grace to allow students to grow.

Loving Environment

2023-07-06 16:45:11 UTC

Following Pestalozzi and Rocha, I believe that education only happens in a loving environment. That means responding to the student as whole persons and designing courses and feedback in ways that promotes intellectual mattering rather than marginalization.

It is a balance between having empathy and respect for my students and the responsibility I have as their teacher.

2023-07-10 19:11:20 UTC

Flexible

2023-07-11 19:52:39 UTC

Respect and understand the students problems in case of any failure of submissions. But to build an environment where the student can trust the faculty and share his problems. Bein flexible with due dates on prior information or any legitimate reason.

2023-07-14 00:46:48 UTC

I my opinion, pedagogy of kindness is about creating trust, building an all inclusive and diversity class where students are free to express themselves, share ideas, fail fast, display of mutual respect for the instructor and encourage a productive learning environment.

Pedagogy of kindness

2023-07-14 13:49:11 UTC

This is simply using kindness, compassion, and empathy in all learning situations. This helps us to value and worth on the individuals who are our mentees or students.

2023-07-14 16:49:37 UTC

To me, it implies the way and manner an educator carries him or her self in class, in such a way that in some way portrays empathy in delivering content.

It relies more on the practice and promoting kindness and compassion by seeing learning as a social interaction and not only for passing knowledge..

2023-07-15 19:12:54 UTC

A welcoming, respectful place

2023-07-17 02:11:50 UTC

It is not only being welcoming and respectful of ALL my students, but also modeling that behavior in the classroom. Kindness and empathy do not negate rigor and mastery, but they do require that we teach to where the student IS rather than where we think they ought to be, and that we nurture their best efforts.

I believe it means having a little compassion or kindness when dealing with your students.

2023-07-17 11:25:17 UTC

Pedagogy of Kindness

2023-07-17 14:22:32 UTC

I believe that a "pedagogy of kindness" incorporates kindness (understanding, inclusion, room for questioning) into every lesson plan.

2023-07-17 23:13:41 UTC

To me, Pedagogy of kindness involves compassion, passion and building trust between Educators and students

I think it means having an in depth understanding of what it means to be kind and being able to incorporate that into your teaching practices.

2023-07-18 00:25:59 UTC

2023-07-18 16:26:39 UTC

What come to my mind when I think of the pedagogy of kindness, is the process of facilitating learning in an atmosphere of kindness.

2023-07-18 21:21:02 UTC

To me, a pedagogy of kindness means applying compassion in what we are doing. Students may do something wrong or not meet up with a class task; applying a pedagogy of kindness would warrant the instructor showing compassion to the student in trying to understand why they are not meeting up with their class activities instead of condemning them.

Pedagogy and Teaching Philosophies

2023-07-19 00:13:18 UTC

Pedagogy and teaching philosophies are relative to each other. I believe that an educator must reflect on their teaching philosophy when creating activities and lesson plans.

2023-07-24 14:02:22 UTC

In my view, a pedagogy of kindness means to teach with love and care for the basic humanity of each student. We should strive to take their feelings into account when grading and not demean students, even in periods of disagreement. In fact, we should applaud their analytical thinking even when their conclusions differ from ours or even when they are incorrect as we guide them back onto the correct path.

2023-07-25 05:54:22 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness mean teaching in a way that values the wholistic identity of each person that comes into your class. Being responsive and eventually proactive to student's needs.

2023-07-26 12:02:22 UTC

It means being open and flexible with your students as it relates to what is going on in their lives and how it impacts our work together.

Not kindness: Respect

2023-07-29 17:53:42 UTC

Respect, empathy and compassion are important because they are, I feel, what every person deserves as a human being. To me, kindness is less important because it is something that reflects back on the giver, and focuses less on the rights of all people. Those who offer respect and compassion are often considered kind, it's true -- it's just that, to me, being kind is less important than making certain I see every person as a full human being, with their own struggles and issues, and their own kindnesses. Probably a po-tay-to po-tah-to distinction!

Pedagogy of Kindness

2023-08-11 20:21:25 UTC

It means to treat each member of the class with respect and compassion. It means to be flexible, when necessary, and to keep the best interests of each student as well as the class in mind at all times.

2023-08-14 02:11:13 UTC

Kindness is contagious. The impact is long-lasting and it grows exponentially. The best teachers are those who act as role models for their students by modeling kindness and compassion.

2023-09-07 16:39:26 UTC

Being a role model for what kindness should be
Teaching students by example how to be kind

I believe the core concept of living is to be kind to each other. It reflects on us and brings us peace of mind.

2023-09-11 00:03:59 UTC

Pedagogy of Kindness

2023-09-12 17:30:22 UTC

When we arrange a learning environment to allow students to share their voices, to process content through their own lens, and then respond to that in an authentic, compassionate way so they feel seen and heard, we are practicing a pedagogy of kindness. If a space is safe and allows for discussion and collaboration, deep learning can occur and students feel that they belong in that community.

2023-09-14 08:34:21 UTC

A set of tools for the instructor to find balance and mindfulness

extending faith, grace, and space.

2023-09-25 03:55:42 UTC

Empathy

2023-10-07 20:42:45 UTC

Having empathy; responding with love and kindness; trusting my students.

Kindness

2023-10-13 15:51:02 UTC

Responding to student requests for assistance or accommodation with a verbal acknowledgment that conveys compassion and empathy.

Compassion

2023-10-13 17:08:27 UTC

Responding to students compassionately, by seeing their humanity, and respecting their existence and experience

Pedagogy of Kindness

2023-10-26 19:16:22 UTC

nurturing not only academic growth but also the social and emotional development of students by showing compassion, empathy, love and concern

Pedagogy of Kindness

2023-10-31 17:25:41 UTC

Involves seeing our students as whole people, as well as ourselves, and attending to the dynamic relationships of power with empathy, kindness, and humility.

A pedagogy of kindness relates to teaching the whole of a student and not just the part that shows up to class.

2023-11-09 18:48:54 UTC

Pedagogy of Kindness

2023-11-15 19:24:20 UTC

For me, a pedagogy of kindness means caring about the whole student, not simply whether s/he learns the material. Life beyond the walls of academia affects student performance, and if we overlook or ignore the external influences, we may inevitably overlook the student.

Humans Teaching Humans

2023-11-16 21:40:02 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness means that we create a safe space for students to learn and for students to share personal challenges they may be experiencing. We do not need to offer advice, but just respond in a supportive manner. We also need to have some flexibility as college students are navigating multiple responsibilities.

2023-11-24 22:02:40 UTC

A "Pedagogy of Kindness" as an approach to teaching where I treat students as adults deserving of respect and common human decency. I remain positive in my interactions with them, give them the benefit of the doubt, assume they are honest until proven otherwise, and treat them with politeness and respect. I remember that everyone has tough days (including me), and that I don't know all of the challenges that my students may face on a daily basis.

Kindness and Learning

2023-12-01 21:38:33 UTC

Pedagogy of kindness means we keep in mind our learning goals. If someone misses class or doesn't do well in an assignment, what is going on? Investigate, help the student reach the learning goals.

I believe this means being inclusive in my teaching to all students and recognizing their own uniqueness.

2023-12-07 13:40:07 UTC

myoneuroeducation — 2023-12-11 03:44:26 UTC

Pedagogy of Kindness to me is considering the student as a whole person with many competing distractions in their life and being mindful to help as much as I can

I suppose it might mean teaching with empathy, stopping to consider the background of your students and what might drive their actions and ways in which they can best learn.

2024-01-05 18:50:18 UTC

2024-01-10 07:41:35 UTC

I am so inspired by what others have written! To me, a pedagogy of kindness is human-centred and humane. Welcome everybody for who they are right there and then - help people bond with and get to know each other - teach through active discussion, play, making - create space for student agency and ownership ...

2024-01-11 05:02:08 UTC

I believe that Pedagogy of kindness ask instructors to apply compassion with students in every situation.

Meeting them where they are

2024-01-16 19:46:26 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness starts with understanding "where" the students are in each course--their earlier experiences with course content and education, expectations of the course/instructor, the different situations and requirements of their time and mental energies, and then adjusting the approach and course assignments to meet them where they are so you can walk with them to where you need them to be to master course material and prepare them for life outside academia.

2024-01-30 05:24:55 UTC

Pedagogy of kindness means to me, removing oneself from their title. It means to me, reconnecting with students at a humanistic level. Reminding oneself, how a small gesture of kindness, can make all the difference in someone’s day.

Pedagogy of kindness to me means the following -

2024-01-30 22:33:25 UTC

Meeting the students exactly where they are and motivating, helping and encouraging them to move forward in the best way possible.

"See" my students for who they are and treat them with respect and compassion.

Make them see that I am also human and I also need respect and compassion from them.

Creating a mutually respectful environment where everyone is valued, and can learn from each other.

A pedagogy of kindness brings to mind teaching that creates a sense of belonging in the classroom. A pedagogy of kindness might offer ways to meet students where they are as individuals and as students.

2024-02-17 01:29:13 UTC

Pedagogy of kindness

2024-02-18 04:20:34 UTC

Accommodating students based on their unique learning needs.

2024-02-22 22:14:13 UTC

Pedagogy of Kindness is crucial to help students to succeed.

2024-03-04 17:18:04 UTC

It means meeting the needs of my students and supporting them achieve their dreams no matter where they are at

Human beings

2024-03-07 17:11:17 UTC

It means treating students as fellow human beings with all their emotions, cultures, backgrounds, daily challenges, SpLDs, insecurities, strengths and weaknesses... and never making assumptions about what they do or don't know; what they can or can't do.

A pedagogy of kindness to me means that you are understanding and sympathetic to all of your students

2024-03-23 21:05:19 UTC

Kindness means to understand the position of the learner and hold there hands as they strive to learn new material while juggling with many other things in their lives. This gives a sense of happiness to both the instructor and the learner.

2024-03-30 00:29:46 UTC

Kindness

2024-05-15 22:17:32 UTC

As educators we are facilitators and guides for knowledge, not gate keepers of success. It is imperative that our mission as educators be meeting our students' needs to succeed in their education journey. Kindness between students - students, staff - staff, and student - staff is required to best fulfill the duty of the classroom and instilling that ideology in the classroom is paramount to everyone's success.

Kindness

2024-06-10 18:09:07 UTC

To me, this means responding to students as a person first rather than as an instructor first.

2024-06-17 17:26:50 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness to me means that you are coming from the perspective that all students intentions are good in the classroom. It means that you adapt human-centered learning techniques and understand every student comes from a different background and you treat each student and their situation with respect and understanding.

What does kindness mean to me

den48 — 2024-06-17 19:33:36 UTC

Kindness is love. It's how we show up for others and ourselves. It can also be an energy - you can feel it when you hear someone speak or simply in the way they move about a room. It's an energy because it can never be destroyed - you can transfer/share it with another, but it never goes away - and sometimes, if you're fortunate, it can find its way back to you :)

A Pedagogy of Kindness is teaching and learning through the lens of compassion, trust, and justice to improve student learning outcomes.

2024-07-18 02:39:34 UTC

Pedagogy of Kindness

2024-07-23 23:28:24 UTC

Pedagogy of kindness refers to an educational approach or teaching strategy that focuses on compassion, care, and connection, and is based on the idea that these qualities can improve student learning and wellness.

Pedagogy of Kindness

2024-07-24 14:53:46 UTC

It is simply showing understanding. We expect so much from students but the ability to understand that they are humans and have other things going on in their lives requires understanding. Rules are required to guide behavior, but we should know when kindness is the only solution.

Kindness in Teaching

2024-07-24 16:37:40 UTC

To be kind is the ability to listen, understand and move with empathy. Students are human beings who deserve respect. Being a professor should not entail disrespect for students because they are younger or students. As human beings they also encounter situations that may derail their learning experience. Hence, they need compassionate instructors who are willing to listen with understanding and empathy.

Pedagogy of Kindness

2024-07-24 19:55:05 UTC

My understanding of Pedagogy of Kindness is to be kind, simple, understanding, and considerate when dealing with students, irrespective of their disposition.

Pedagogy of Kindness

2024-07-24 21:01:40 UTC

As a teacher, it means to actively listen and show empathy.

Pedagogy of Kindness

2024-07-25 03:04:42 UTC

To me, this means showing compassion to your students at all times. When certain students approach you to ask you questions, do not appear irritated as this could pass a wrong message and affect students' confidence in excelling at your course.

Pedagogy of Kindness

2024-07-25 13:56:09 UTC

The pedagogy of kindness is an educational methodology that prioritizes cultivating empathy, compassion, and understanding in the learning environment. The primary objective is establishing a classroom environment that fosters support and inclusivity, ensuring that students feel respected. This approach encourages educators to take into account the emotional and social well-being of students in addition to their academic accomplishments. Teachers prioritize kindness to foster robust relationships, nurture a feeling of inclusion, and encourage favorable conduct. This approach not only improves student involvement and drive but also contributes to a more cohesive and efficient learning encounter. The pedagogy of kindness entails inclusively addressing students' concerns in the classroom. I employ these principles to direct my students throughout the course, guaranteeing their sense of inclusion. I ensure equitable treatment of all my students, acknowledging that a weakness for one student may be a strength for another.

I would say pedagogy of kindness refers to an approach to teaching that emphasizes compassion, empathy, and trust in student-teacher relationships. Key aspects of pedagogical approach in my opinion includes:

2024-07-25 14:08:25 UTC

• Believing students and believing in their potential. This means trusting students when they explain difficulties or challenges, rather than defaulting to suspicion.

• Applying compassion in interactions with students, rather than defaulting to anger or suspicion. This involves reflecting on one's reactions and considering alternative perspectives.

• Recognizing students' innate humanity, moving away from transactional models of education that treat students as consumers.

• Fostering connection, care, and inclusion to improve both student learning outcomes and wellness. Research shows this can enhance academic performance.

• Being trauma-informed and recognizing that many students may have experienced difficulties that impact their learning.

2024-07-25 22:05:09 UTC

Kind words turn away rath. As educators, we will never understand the power of showing kindness and love to a student.

Presently, so many students live in shelters, abandoned cars, and halfway houses.

Pedagogy of Kindness & Me

2024-07-26 00:55:45 UTC

Being sure that your words & actions are respectful. Ensuring that students understand that you believe in them & that they have the potential to be & do great things. Build empathy within students by allowing them to have moments when they encourage themselves & each other. Reward kindness, highlighting acts and stories of kindness that take place daily. Consistently, highlight students who display random acts of kindness & positive behavior.

Pedagogy of Kindness

2024-07-27 13:24:50 UTC

It is about understanding the students and responding in such a way that helps and supports students feel valued and worthy.

Pedagogy of Kindness

2024-07-28 13:19:00 UTC

To me, this concept means that at the core of our work and curriculum, kindness is the foundation. So in practice that looks like finding resources and information that would not harm or traumatize already oppressed and marginalized students. It would mean curating activities that help grow and stretch the student without overloading them. It also means establishing trust, transparency, and grace in the learning environment.

Pedagogy of kindness

2024-07-28 20:29:18 UTC

I see the concept as embracing the view of consideration for the well-being and happiness of our students and mentees. This enables us build their learning potential with building tender blocks of teaching that is founded on empathy. The timeless Classic "Try a little kindness" by Glen Campbell comes to my mind...We all owe it to our students to bear this in mind

2024-07-28 21:06:55 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness is an approach to teaching that prioritizes respect in the learning environment. I try to create a space where students feel valued and understood, which help a deeper engagement to learn. It is important to build strong, supportive relationships between educators and students, recognizing that emotional well being significantly impacts academic success.

Pedagogy of Kindness

2024-07-28 22:42:47 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness is teaching with your heart. It means creating a safe, caring space where everyone feels valued and respected.

A Pedagogy of Kindness

2024-07-28 23:01:29 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness is a teaching strategy that can be used to bring more compassion and understanding to the classroom. Leading with kindness enables both the teacher and the learner to give each other grace as they navigate the material.

pedagogy of kindness

2024-08-01 01:11:54 UTC

in practice my actions and words are for the good of all to the harm of none. it allows me to open the space for various personalities and characteristics while gaining the trust of students/peers.

2024-08-01 19:11:57 UTC

When I think of a pedagogy of kindness, I imagine the teacher/instructor having a focus to present themselves in the kindest way possible in order for them to be received well. This involves humility, reflection, openness to correction, and earnest honesty and integrity with themselves and the learners.

2024-08-06 19:07:39 UTC

A pedagogy of kindess is teaching from a place of care primarily. It means taking the whole person and their circumstances and unique challenges into account in our interactions. It means supporting them to learn in the ways that will work best for them whenever possible and letting them find their motivation for showing up and engaging with the material.

Pedagogy of kindness

2024-08-25 22:16:48 UTC

I see this as a way of interacting with students (and other staff, etc.) in a way that embodies kindness at the core. A focus on not only departing information, but caring about the individuals around us.

To me, this means being a compassionate and supportive instructor. Understanding that students are faced with a multitude of challenges and supporting them in their learning experience to make them feel valued and respected. It is also about building a relationship with each student from the start of the course and creating an inclusive and safe environment. It also means offering constructive feedback, encouraging students to grow in the subject they are learning.

2024-08-27 23:19:33 UTC

Teaching Through Kindness

2024-08-30 16:51:07 UTC

I believe this means understanding that life provides many different challenges so that you must be understanding of the chose challenges while you provide your content. Creating a caring, warm and inviting environment for the learner to grow as they face those life challenges.

2024-09-06 23:34:34 UTC

Being respectful and understanding towards students, other faculty and the public, provides an expectation of how to treat each other, it’s a lead by example situation. It’s also important to show compassion because we never truely know what shoes someone else is walking in. It is inherently important that we give the students the same respect we ask from them to sit and learn from us.

2024-10-23 22:22:49 UTC

I see this as a way to be respectful and understanding towards students, and integrate caring when interacting with them and delivering classes.

Pedagogy of Kindness to Me

2024-12-12 18:53:43 UTC

It means to me to treat each other with basic human to human respect and to deny acting on any kind of bias in my interactions with students and colleagues. It also means to me to think about students as whole people and not just their involvement in your classroom on paper (or digitally) as the only means for engagement and basis for knowing them.

Pedagogy of kindness

2025-01-09 02:39:45 UTC

Pedagogy of kindness is about creating a culture of care and connection, where learning becomes a transformative experience that empowers not only academic achievement but also the development of empathy, resilience, and a sense of belonging.

I'm not sure, but I am thinking it is maybe simplified. I am curious how it is different than UDL, even though they are likely supporting each other. I am curious about how it compares with the use of "care" that I've been seeing. And I am interested in how you can teach with it without feeling taxed or unlike yourself as a teacher.

2025-01-17 19:11:53 UTC

2025-03-09 04:53:48 UTC

Being kind as teacher means to me as being in shoes of student and understand their perspective and situations they come from , help, inspire and motivate them in their studies and mentor them positively in terms of personal and professional growth.

2025-03-20 00:18:31 UTC

Having a level of respect for all students born of the fact that we rarely, or may never know the nature and trials of the path that has brought them to our classroom.

Kindness

2025-03-24 17:55:15 UTC

Kindness is how we should treat everyone. For students it lets them know that they belong.

2025-03-30 22:34:26 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness involves fostering an environment in which students feel welcomed, safe, and respected. It is a space where they can comfortably express their thoughts and opinions without the fear of judgment or feelings of inadequacy.

Pedagogy of Kindness

2025-04-13 04:20:30 UTC

Pedagogy of kindness involves offering support and promoting acceptance of diverse student populations. It involves inclusion and identifying the needs of your students to structure your class in a manner that promotes learning.

Pedogogy of Kindness

2025-04-14 20:49:41 UTC

It means to include more course design elements in the class to show students you care about them emotionally in more than an academic setting. Embedding and balancing motivation, empathy and "kindness" with course topics will let students know you care about them.

Pedagogy of Kindness

2025-04-28 01:29:05 UTC

It is the first time I am hearing those two words together as a curriculum approach and it makes sense. I use kindness but did not think of it as an actual pedagogy. It will be interesting to mix them together.

Kindness

2025-05-02 17:16:48 UTC

To me kindness requires listening and empathy. Not all individuals need the same support in the same way. It is unique and to understand what a student needs, you must first be willing to listen. From a pedagogical sense, this means building a space that is welcoming and establishes mutual trust. It also means creating opportunities for students to connect with you and with their peers. Finally, it means fostering engagement beyond the subject material so that you can hear what the student needs and respond in a way that demonstrates kindness to them.

Whole Humans

2025-06-16 11:26:47 UTC

I understand pedagogy of kindness to mean that all participants in the learning process (e.g., students, teachers, academic and personal support) are human with most of their life happening outside of the course. It has always meant to me honoring the experiences and agency of the students before, during, and after the course.

Kindness

2025-06-21 15:44:58 UTC

To me, it's a philosophy of teaching, rooted in the idea of kindness. It's creating a safe space for students so that teaching and learning can actually happen.

Pedagogy of Kindness

2025-07-14 18:46:24 UTC

To me, it means meeting the students where they have the bandwidth to be successful. Including students in conversations and acknowledging how one teaches a course and their attitude affects the students.

Pedagogy of kindness

2025-07-17 02:33:06 UTC

To me, it means creating a learning environment where students feel safe, respected, and valued, allowing them to express their thoughts without fear of judgment. It also involves embedding empathy, motivation, and care into teaching to support students emotionally as well as academically.

A safe space

2025-07-17 18:47:11 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness means teaching with a kind spirit. Welcoming all students to be themselves with no shame. Helping students feel safe in the classroom from judgment and harm.

Being merciful

2025-07-18 02:18:03 UTC

No matter what you are passing through as an educator, place the student at the forefront by attending to their questions and needs as much as you can.

2025-07-18 19:35:29 UTC

To me, a pedagogy of kindness is creating a learning environment that fosters empathy, respect, and genuine care for students’ well-being and growth. Allowing yourself to view students as individuals with lives, challenges, and stories that shape who they are as whole people and not just learners in a classroom. Listening with care, giving honest feedback without judgment, and being flexible when life throws curveballs will allow students to know they’re supported, they’re more willing to engage deeply, take risks, and grow—not just as students, but as people.

2025-07-18 20:49:09 UTC

I live my life with the saying "In a world where you can be anything, be Kind. I aspire to do this in my classroom as well.

2025-07-20 13:42:41 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness, to me, means teaching as if every student is carrying an invisible backpack—full of experiences, fears, dreams, and distractions—and making sure my classroom is a place where they can set it down, even briefly. It means designing learning moments that whisper, “You’re safe here. You matter.” Kindness in pedagogy is not softness—it’s the quiet, radical act of seeing students fully and teaching in a way that helps them see themselves anew. It’s an invisible thread that ties together high expectations, emotional intelligence, and the courage to show up as both human and educator.

Empathy, Respect, and Patience

2025-07-20 23:06:25 UTC

To me, a pedagogy of kindness means creating a learning environment rooted in empathy, respect, and patience. It goes beyond simply being “nice”, it involves understanding that every student comes with unique experiences, challenges, and strengths. A kind pedagogy holds high expectations while offering grace, support, and second chances when needed. It means listening actively, providing constructive feedback with compassion, and treating mistakes as opportunities for growth. Kindness in teaching fosters trust, strengthens relationships, and helps students feel safe, seen, and valued especially those who may already feel marginalized. Ultimately, it’s about teaching with humanity at the center.

pedagogy of kindness...

2025-07-21 00:36:13 UTC

the methodology of teaching the qualities that constitute kindness

Cura Personalis

2025-07-21 02:17:31 UTC

My approach is the care of the whole person, especially if they are in my classroom

2025-08-29 17:08:13 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness is a commitment to creating a learning environment where students feel safe to ask questions, make mistakes, and grow both academically and personally. I begin every course by giving students explicit permission to ask any and every question, no matter how small or uncertain it may seem. This invitation is not just about encouraging curiosity—it’s about building trust and affirming that their voices matter

2025-09-03 14:24:27 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness is a teaching method that embraces students and their learning. Teaching methods should include having empathy to the student experience, such as differing pre-college education backgrounds, culture, language, and student life outside of class. Students should be encouraged to have a growth mindset, where they see the course as part of a journey. Everyone's journey will be different and occur at different paces, which is okay. Students should know that the class is a safe place to ask questions and have wonder about the world. For assessments, teachers should ne empathetic but firm as you want to teach deadlines and time management skills alongside wanting them to show you what they have learned.

2025-09-05 16:19:27 UTC

When I think about a pedagogy of kindness, I imagine it would include meeting students where they are at, positive reinforcement with lots of built-in mastery experiences, and an emphasis on respect for students as people with responsibilities outside of the classroom.

2025-09-10 02:56:45 UTC

To me, a pedagogy of kindness means leading with empathy, compassion, and respect in every aspect of teaching. It’s about seeing students as whole people not just as learners, but as individuals navigating complex lives. This approach values relationships as much as rigor, recognizing that students thrive when they feel safe, supported, and genuinely cared for. It doesn't mean lowering standards, but rather offering support, understanding, and grace when challenges arise.

To me, a pedagogy of kindness means creating learning environments where compassion and high expectations coexist.

2025-09-14 20:36:56 UTC

taking time to understand what a student may be going through. Being empathetic and showing a proper response to their struggle.

2025-09-15 02:05:24 UTC

2025-09-25 23:52:47 UTC

Pedagogy of Kindness - creating an environment fosters a safe and positive learning environment for all learners. Instruction is student-centered and encourages students to take risks, engage in inquiry both academically and personally. The learning environment is a clear expectations for student success. Teach with compassion! #cleariskind #choosejoy #bekind

2025-09-30 15:45:57 UTC

Modeling, setting standards for, and reinforcing kindness within the classroom to create a positive learning environment that transitions outside the classroom.

2025-10-03 16:42:29 UTC

Create an environment that meets students where they are at in their learning journey. Maintaining a positive and empathetic approach for the students in and outside the classroom.

2025-10-09 02:43:39 UTC

Positive environment, giving students the benefit of the doubt, fairness, understanding

2025-10-16 12:13:54 UTC

I always remember what it was like to be a student in the 1980's. We had no internet,no tutors, and many of the professors had a haughty air about them. When i became a teacher I was determined to be a friendly professor and put myself in the place of the students. I try to get to know at least their names and greet them warmly each day.

Pedagogy of kindness

2025-10-18 06:25:03 UTC

Pedagogy of kindness means that everyone's story matters, listen and always have good intent and never judge or respond with judgment. Growth, respect, and community...not fear.

2025-10-18 11:55:51 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness is meeting students where they are. To create a community where there is trust, safety & everyone is thoughtfully heard and treated with mutual respect.

2025-10-20 15:49:56 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness means rooting ones teaching methods in the Golden rule of treating others with kindness as we ourselves hope to be treated.

2025-10-22 14:59:53 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness is a pedagogy that intends to treat the student with dignity and compassion. Showing the student that they matter through your actions of teaching is really key here.

Kindness

2025-10-26 02:50:34 UTC

Sharing kindness with your students as you teach.

Pedagogy of Kindness

2025-11-06 18:05:03 UTC

Kindness to me is all about being considerate, so extending that into pedagogy, to me, means that the material is made with the consideration of the masses in mind.

Seeing students as people first

2025-11-06 18:25:15 UTC

I have been in environments where other instructors assume that failing students are lazy or not applying themselves without considering the deeper why behind their performance.

To me, a pedagogy of kindness is the ability to teach from a perspective where each student is seen for their unique abilities, obstacles, learning style, and privilege to understand how we can adjust our teaching methods to promote comprehension of the material and an environment where students feel supported.

2025-11-07 03:21:25 UTC

I think a pedagogy of kindness can mean a lot of things. Overall, I think it centers meeting students with curiosity rather than judgment, and inviting them to meet one another with curiosity as well. I think it means modeling fallibility and being honest and reflective, while inviting honest reflection from students as well.

My thoughts

2025-11-09 04:47:34 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness is an approach to teaching that recognizes students as whole human beings and creates learning environments grounded in respect, empathy, and support. Rather than relying on rigid rules, fear of failure, or punitive structures, it values flexibility, clear communication, and the understanding that mistakes are essential to growth. Kindness does not mean lowering academic standards; instead, it makes rigor more accessible by ensuring students feel safe, motivated, and capable of learning. When students experience care and dignity in the classroom, they take greater intellectual risks, stay engaged, and ultimately learn more deeply.

2025-11-09 23:23:48 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness means to emulate compassion and to treat all students with respect and dignity. This includes empathy and the ability to listen and respond thoughtfully. To come from a grounded place of kindness instead of a reactive place. All students should feel safe and heard in your classroom

Pedagogy of kindness

2025-11-11 06:04:09 UTC

In a dental class, applying the Pedagogy of Kindness means creating a supportive and empathetic learning environment where students feel respected and encouraged. This can include offering flexible assessments, such as allowing students to redo clinical procedures, providing constructive and positive feedback, and acknowledging the stress students face during practical exams. It also involves promoting inclusivity by giving extra practice opportunities for those anxious about working on real patients, being understanding about emergencies or health issues through make-up sessions, and fostering collaboration through peer teaching rather than competition. Overall, it focuses on compassion, fairness, and building confidence to enhance both learning and professional growth.

Pedagogy of kindness

2025-11-22 16:33:35 UTC

_{The Oxford dictionary defines kindness as "the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate." Whenever I teach, a few thoughts are at the forefront of my mind: 1) a person is spending their own time and money to learn what I have to teach them, 2) this person is seeking education to improve their own station in life, and 3) it is my responsibility to deliver that knowledge to them. If I were to rank those qualities in me that are most exercised when I teach, technical expertise and knowledge is not at the very top. I find that patience, empathy, and kindness are those qualities that I exercise the most. The greatest expert in any field robs the world of their knowledge if they cannot share it with a measure of kindness. Without kindness, only a fraction of what is taught survives transmission into the minds of our students.}

Pedagogy of kindness

2025-12-02 19:31:52 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness operationalizes a vision for teaching relating to care and compassion. While there is still a standard a student much achieve in their coursework, kindness provides a sense of community to empower the student and provide guidance when needed.

A approach to teaching that values and upholds trust, justice, and compassion in student interactions.

2025-12-03 17:43:11 UTC

The Core Pillar of Teaching

2025-12-03 21:18:33 UTC

Kindness in teaching is about building conditions where students and instructors can learn, make mistakes, reflect, and improve without shame driving the whole process. It’s accountability with softness, structure without cruelty, and rigor without fear.

2025-12-11 14:37:21 UTC

Pedagogy of kindness means showing respect towards students and using encouragement to motivate students to learn and grow. It also means gaining students' trust by being fair and consistent in my teachings and actions.

2025-12-11 19:11:35 UTC

I think that kindness is one of the key foundations to building rapport and trust with your students. If they know they can come to you with an issue and be met with a kind response, I think they are more likely to seek help and be more engaged in the course. I think it is important for us to remember our students are human too - they are not perfect and sometimes things happen! I don't believe they should be punished because of some shortcomings they may have, and this is an area when I think showing kindness can make a world of a difference in how that student proceeds in the course.

A pedagogy of kindness means teaching with care. It is about being patient, supportive, and fair, understanding that everyone learns at their own pace. It means creating a safe space where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and being encouraged rather than embarrassed or punished.

2025-12-14 13:26:11 UTC

2025-12-15 14:18:50 UTC

Pedagogy of kindness means respecting people for who they are, and not what they are. It's teaching with empathy!

2025-12-17 17:24:17 UTC

Pedagogy of kindeness means respecting others' perspectives and creating a class climate that is open and honest.

Inspiration and Motivation

2025-12-27 13:33:30 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness means creating a learning environment that has respect and empathy for the students so they will be inspired and motivated.

Coming from a place of putting trust in students

2026-01-06 21:12:50 UTC

2026-01-07 04:07:21 UTC

Kindness is about meeting people where they are.Meeting students where they are means also anticipating that there will be mistakes and possibly failure in the class yet that’s not a negative. It’s just part of what makes up learning.

2026-01-13 22:41:38 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness, to me, means being approachable, and, once approached, listening intently and acting with compassion.

A pedagogy of kindness means teaching with empathy, trust, and respect, while assuming students want to succeed. It focuses on creating a supportive environment where students feel valued, safe, and encouraged to engage in learning.

2026-01-17 00:16:50 UTC

To me, pedagogy of kindness simply means teaching with consideration and care.

2026-01-19 02:45:59 UTC

2026-01-21 01:35:45 UTC

Pedagogy of kindness means focusing on the human elements of our instruction and fostering an environment where students feel supported.

2026-01-21 03:20:24 UTC

To me, a pedagogy of kindness means always approaching students with an understanding that they are full human beings who deserve empathy and care.

pedagogy of kindness

2026-01-27 00:43:52 UTC

Pedagogy of kindness to me means putting our human nature/tendency/emotion back into education- teaching and learning cooperatively.

2026-01-30 23:29:58 UTC

being kind to myself and my students, and my students being kind to each other and to me. viewing each other (and ourselves) as people and practicing empathy and compassion.

Pedagogy of kindness to me means being an active listener, being respectful of different viewpoints and being there for my students who are coming from all walks of life.

2026-02-01 03:21:43 UTC

2026-02-03 03:16:00 UTC

In pedagogy, making the student the center of learning, while showing empathy and understanding, creates a safe space promoting engagement, thus academic success while utilizing motivation. This leads to strong student/faculty relationship which meets the diverse needs of students and ensures teaching practices that promote inclusiveness.

Compassion

2026-02-10 17:04:50 UTC

About being compassionate and inclusive in our classrooms (whether in person or digital). Wanting to bring your students of a collaborative learning journey with you

Letting the learner lead

2026-02-12 10:13:42 UTC

In my experience, kindness and empathy are key to learning. As teachers, we are often motivated by a desire to share knowledge, to share with others the joy that comes from feeling that we understand the world a little bit better. This is a useful and noble motivation, but it's important that enthusiasm doesn't get in the way of effective learning. Every learner has followed a different life path to end up in our classroom; they have different interests, different experiences and knowledge, different aptitudes, different challenges. Our natural instinct is to teach as we would want to learn, to explain ideas as we understand them, but what works for us will not work for ever learner. To help learners learn effectively, we need to do our best to understand who they are and what they want. This is easier said than done when working with large cohorts and limited contact time, but it begins with listening - to what students tell us, and what they show us through their actions. Are learners struggling with a particular concept? Maybe we need to review how it is being explained, or make more time to explore it. Does a student appear disengaged? Maybe we need to reframe the content in a more dynamic way, or perhaps introduce more active modes of learning; or it could be the case that this student has other factors in their lives that are making it difficult to learn at this moment, and we need to talk to them and find out how we can help further. Starting from a place where we don't assume that we already know what our learners need is the key to kindness.

Putting humanity in the core.

2026-02-12 10:27:03 UTC

It's not just about the students, it's not just about the teacher. It's also about the child, the parent, the friend, the person behind the people within the learning environment.

Human centred design

2026-02-16 14:44:23 UTC

Designing for students with empathy, but also considering the needs of academics

Student at the Heart

2026-02-20 13:52:09 UTC

To me, a 'pedagogy of kindness' means planning, designing and delivering teaching and learning activities with the student experience at heart - considering accessibility, inclusivity, trauma informed design and building a sense of belonging.

Empathy

2026-02-23 14:44:49 UTC

Pedagogy of kindess should lead from trying to understand the student perspective and experience, and attempt to empathise with that journey.

2026-02-23 14:54:11 UTC

For me its about learning in a supportive way. Creating an environment that meets student needs.

2026-02-24 10:20:35 UTC

Putting people first, being empathetic to individual situations, being transparent and open.

A pedagogy of kindness

2026-02-24 12:07:14 UTC

For me a pedagogy of kindness involves embracing Carl Rogers' approach: Have unconditional positive regard for your students; experience and display empathy; be congruent and present.

Pedagogy of Kindness

2026-03-04 10:27:16 UTC

Recognising that students bring complex lives, responsibilities, cultures, and challenges into the learning space. It means responding with understanding rather than assumption, especially when difficulties arise.

Pedagogy of Kindness

2026-03-04 10:27:58 UTC

Building trust through active listening, inclusive discussion practices, and valuing student voice. Educational research consistently shows that belonging and psychological safety are strongly linked to motivation and academic persistence.

Pedagogy of Kindness

2026-03-04 10:28:36 UTC

Clear expectations, accessible materials, and assessment criteria that are explicit and consistent. Research in higher education.

2026-03-04 10:45:15 UTC

To me, a pedagogy of kindness is facilitating an environment and fostering a culture of empathy and care for one another; both in terms of tutor:student and student:student.

This includes the big, legalities (such as accessibility requirements) and also the 'smaller' matters, such as listening when others are talking, appreciating that others may have different opinions and perspectives to your own.

Teaching and learning in environments like this should allow student to feel a sense of belonging, feel heard, respected, valued, and comfortable to develop/contribute to the best of their abilities.

Pedagogy of kindness = culture of kindness

2026-03-05 09:30:01 UTC

For me, teaching with kindness should be a practice that extends to all elements of HE work and environments. Treating other academics and support staff with kindness - creating a culture of kindness that extends to how we support students to understand sympathy, empathy, openness and safety, to help them perform better and build trust in themselves and others.

Core values

2026-03-05 10:44:23 UTC

Holding these core values in your teaching practice - empathy, kindness, trust, respect and inclusivity

Pedagogy of kindness

2026-03-06 09:50:08 UTC

There's a parallel with the "appreciative inquiry" approach; there are always things that can be seen as negative but you consciously choose to develop the positive aspects and build on that as a foundation.

a pedagogy of kindness is not softness but a disciplined presence

2026-03-09 01:35:44 UTC

I believe we live in a world beset by pain, and much of it is invisible.I don’t know what my students face outside of the classroom any more than anyone knows what I face.

Because grief, poverty, and trauma all narrow bandwidth, I think the most effective response is the kindness of intentional instructional design. I believe kindness deepens accountability when I say, “I believe you’re capable, and I know growth is possible even when life is tough.” I believe a pedagogy of kindness means teaching in a way that doesn’t add unnecessary harm but doesn’t avoid discomfort or failure.

pedagogy of Kindness

2026-03-09 18:50:19 UTC

Approaching the classroom, students, and instructors with openess and equity. Design of courses intentionally with clear policies. Support students in the learning process.

Pedagogy of Kindness

2026-03-16 17:43:21 UTC

Creating environment for students to feel safe, belong, heard and seen. Assuring them I am approachable for any help and support.

2026-03-19 01:56:23 UTC

Meeting students where they are and appreciating the diverse challenges they face. It also means treating them with respect and having high expectations while giving students support and resources to succeed. It also means being transparent about pedagogical choices.

Pedagogy of Kindness

2026-04-01 18:19:38 UTC

Welcoming all students and their lived experiences; showing students' understanding and compassion; being flexible and equitable; seeing students as unique individuals and respecting their identities and intersectionality; checking in on them often

2026-04-18 17:16:13 UTC

Pedagogy of kindness, involves listening and awareness of the "whole" student.

Pedagogy of kindness

2026-04-24 18:22:08 UTC

I think this means acknowledging and embracing the student as a whole. We all experience this life differently and all have our own crosses to bear, so understanding others can often seem unimportant or inconvenient. I attempt to create assignments that celebrate the life and experiences of each student while still addressing the core concepts that are being taught.

Kindness

2026-05-04 18:22:37 UTC

Our students have a life beyond the classroom. We need to be kind, caring and understanding to our students as they navigate college and balance life in and out of the classroom.

2026-05-05 03:11:52 UTC

Pedagogy of kindness means treating students as individuals with respect and dignity, before focusing on measures of academic success or advancement. It also reflects professional integrity by modeling to students, particularly those entering helping professions, how to communicate with passion, care and support.

Pedagogy of Kindess

2026-05-05 20:00:31 UTC

Pedagogy of kindness means being understanding, pleasant, welcoming, and mindful of the fact that our students do have a life outside of our class just like we have a life outside of our class.

2026-05-09 03:20:24 UTC

Pedagogy of Kindness is about reducing student fears, anxieties, and apprehension to learning (especially when learning a second language). It is about operating from a sense of care and love with everything that you do.

2026-05-12 16:05:15 UTC

Showing kindness through all interactions and feedback - starting with positives and wording things that need attention in a supportive way; being understanding

Pedagogy of Kindness

2026-05-14 01:18:24 UTC

In my own teaching, this shows up in small but intentional ways: writing my syllabus in a welcoming tone, assuming the best when a student falls behind, building flexibility in before someone has to ask for it, and giving feedback that helps students grow rather than just grading what they got wrong. I've found that when I lead with kindness, my students take more risks, ask better questions, and stick with the hard stuff longer. Honestly, it's made me a better teacher and made the work feel more like what I hoped it would be.

Pedagogy of Kindness

2026-05-19 00:56:39 UTC

I think pedagogy of kindness is showing compassion and positivity towards your students. I think it can be shown through feedback, communication, showing respect and understanding.

2026-06-22 17:56:42 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness, to me, means treating your students with respect. It means listening to them, and valuing them as individuals.

2026-06-26 19:42:39 UTC

A pedagogy of kindness, to me, means that students know they can come to me to talk about difficulties with their assignments or if they have questions. A lot of students do not like to ask questions because of previous bad experiences. I try to foster a pedagogy of kindness by closing each section of a lesson with, "What are your questions?" as opposed to "Do you have any questions?" The first is phrased as an assumption that there are or should be questions. Once I made this change, the dynamic in my classes also changed.

A pedagogy of kindness to me means valuing each student uniquely for their contribution to the class experience. Taking time to listen and engage to develop trustworthy and respectful relationships.

2026-07-07 05:56:19 UTC