a. A student repeatedly fails assessments despite support.

b. A colleague successfully uses a new tech platform to engage students.

c. You correct a student, and they immediately shut down.

2 ways these statements helps to RETHINK:

a. When other students are able to find success in assessment, when they are confident about assessment - everyone else can do it. Break it down differently, model success, and help them internalise strategies.

b. When others are able to implement technology confidently and with impact, it shows success is possible — it’s a matter of learning, not talent. Break down how the colleague approached learning the platform — observe, ask questions, or request a demo.Model their process in small steps.Practice using the tool with a low-stakes lesson.
Reflect and refine. Internalise success strategies, and adapt them to your teaching style.

c. He/She is just a child. Maybe the way we have given feedback or corrected them was not appropriate. Our communication needs to be corrected. Time to adjust the approach—what tone or language would create safety?

1 – New Action or Mindset to Adopt Moving Forward:

I will shift from “more support” to “different support” — analysing how the student processes information and re-teaching using varied strategies (e.g., visuals, real-life contexts, chunked steps).