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Promoting Psychological Safety & Well-Being in Changing Learning Environments

January 22nd, 2021 Respect Tools & Tips

Promoting Psychological Safety & Well-Being in Changing Learning Environments: Advice for Educators

 

September 2020 was anything but a normal return to school for educators, students, and parents. From switching to virtual environments, making changes to classrooms, and adapting both curriculums and learning expectations in light of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to new challenges for all. As we navigate these changes, positive school leadership is more important now than ever. The checklist below, adapted from one of the handouts from the Respect in School program, can help educators recognize the tangible actions they can take to build positive school leadership in their new learning environments.

 

Positive School Leadership Checklist:

 

  • All students are treated with respect
  • Students are praised for participating, and new ways of participation (ex. virtual, in small groups, etc.) are recognized and encouraged 
  • Educators give both themselves and their students time to adjust to changing learning environments and new expectations 
  • Educators seek to identify positives and recognize them among their students 
  • Educators remind students not to set unrealistic expectations or put excessive pressure on themselves, particularly in the face of new challenges and adversity 
  • Educators encourage laughter and a sense of humour 
  • Educators stay calm when students make mistakes 
  • Educators quietly and privately correct students’ mistakes 
  • Educators are role models of good leadership, particularly by following public health guidelines and supporting students in doing the same
  • Educators encourage students to treat classmates and other school leaders with respect, fairness, compassion and understanding, leading by example 
  • Educators encourage students to support one another, through both achievements and challenges 

 

More tips and information on how to support educators and children’s mental health and psychological safety during the COVID-19 pandemic can be found below, through the resources from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and Anxiety Canada: 

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