Power of Our Words by Christine Diaz https://padlet.com/diazchristine271/kto4710m7yrg9yx9 Why is it important for teachers to think about their words as a powerful teaching tool? en-us 2020-06-15 14:46:01 UTC 2020-06-24 13:17:50 UTC hello@padlet.com Humans remember what was said to them and it can impact mood and actions. diazchristine271 https://padlet.com/diazchristine271/kto4710m7yrg9yx9/wish/627473250 2020-06-15 14:47:54 UTC https://padlet.com/diazchristine271/kto4710m7yrg9yx9/wish/627473250 I always think of the quote by Maya Angelou, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." It is not just about the words as the way we say it...our tone, attitude, body language and the intent behind those words. The feeling will stick with you. https://padlet.com/diazchristine271/kto4710m7yrg9yx9/wish/638725891 2020-06-24 13:14:58 UTC https://padlet.com/diazchristine271/kto4710m7yrg9yx9/wish/638725891 mlane https://padlet.com/diazchristine271/kto4710m7yrg9yx9/wish/638726017 Words are powerful.  You never know the long lasting effect they will have on students, both positive and negative. 

]]> 2020-06-24 13:15:04 UTC https://padlet.com/diazchristine271/kto4710m7yrg9yx9/wish/638726017 Words leave a lasting impact that stays with students and might affect their attitudes going forward. https://padlet.com/diazchristine271/kto4710m7yrg9yx9/wish/638726335 2020-06-24 13:15:18 UTC https://padlet.com/diazchristine271/kto4710m7yrg9yx9/wish/638726335 Most students look up to teachers as role models and what teachers say to students affects how they feel about themselves. https://padlet.com/diazchristine271/kto4710m7yrg9yx9/wish/638726356 2020-06-24 13:15:19 UTC https://padlet.com/diazchristine271/kto4710m7yrg9yx9/wish/638726356 rioclemente https://padlet.com/diazchristine271/kto4710m7yrg9yx9/wish/638726470 It is important because I have found that kids value what teachers say and if we as teachers say something that the kids will take as personal, it will be hard to recover. I ask my students, how much good do you have to do to outweigh the negative. Meaning, have you done enough to outweigh your negative comments? Most likely, the answer will be no so it is important to think before we speak and that goes for teachers as well. ]]> 2020-06-24 13:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/diazchristine271/kto4710m7yrg9yx9/wish/638726470 Stefanie sromatowski94 https://padlet.com/diazchristine271/kto4710m7yrg9yx9/wish/638727761 It is important for teachers to focus on the language they use because it can affect students self-esteem (both about themselves and academically) as well as influence their opinion of their teacher. If a student has a positive view of their teacher, maybe they will be more willing to share their positive competencies in class.]]> 2020-06-24 13:16:30 UTC https://padlet.com/diazchristine271/kto4710m7yrg9yx9/wish/638727761 Our words can have a positive or negative impact on trust. https://padlet.com/diazchristine271/kto4710m7yrg9yx9/wish/638728596 2020-06-24 13:17:11 UTC https://padlet.com/diazchristine271/kto4710m7yrg9yx9/wish/638728596