Artifact 17

This artifact comes from a moment that I had with one of the students in the classroom. He was getting very upset and wanting to throw a tantrum. Instead of getting onto him further, I took him outside and asked to speak with him.

*Example picture, NOT real student

Remaining calm and collected when a student is acting out is essential for several reasons. First and foremost, it sets a positive example of emotional regulation and conflict resolution for the student. By maintaining composure, teachers model mature and respectful behavior, demonstrating to the student how to handle challenging situations calmly and constructively. This approach fosters a supportive and nurturing classroom environment where students feel safe to express their emotions and learn from their mistakes. Additionally, responding calmly allows teachers to de-escalate the situation and address the underlying issues more effectively. It enables them to engage in meaningful dialogue with the student, identify the root cause of the behavior, and provide appropriate support or guidance to address it. Conversely, reacting with anger or frustration may escalate the situation, exacerbating the student's behavior and damaging the teacher-student relationship. By remaining composed and speaking to the student maturely, teachers can maintain a positive rapport, build trust, and ultimately help the student develop valuable social-emotional skills for managing their emotions and behaviors in the future.

Standard 3: Learning Environments 

The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self motivation.