Listen to this episode to understand how confidence affects you and your students and learn ways to grow in confidence.
Show Notes:
Episode summary:
Have you ever struggled with confidence? Have you ever had an experience that shook your confidence? In this episode we’re talking about confidence and how you can grow in confidence.
You CAN take steps to become more confident. You have many qualities that make you a good teacher. Step into your own uniqueness, embrace your own teaching style, and accept that despite bad days and struggles, you have a valuable role to play in the lives of the students you teach.
In this episode:
Topic 1: Why confidence matters
- How confidence helps you as a teacher
- How your confidence impacts your students and others in your life
Topic 2: When your confidence is shaken
- How do we lose confidence?
- Signs that you might be lacking confidence
Topic 3: Steps to take to grow in confidence
- Stop trying to be perfect.
- Accept that your To-Do list will never be finished.
- Realize that not everyone will love everything you do.
- Own your own unique gifts and talents.
- Stop thinking that you are an imposter.
- Recognize your own successes
Quote
“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right. “
Henry Ford
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Ted Talk: How to Build Your Confidence and Spark it In Others, former 3rd grade teacher and activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham
Students also learn more when teachers are more confident. (Mojavezi & Tamiz, 2012).
Related episodes and blog posts:
How to Increase Teacher Confidence
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