Unconscious Bias and Stereotypes: What I Encountered Within
“We are three orphans from Ethiopia. Today we are…” As the presenter read the story starter, my partner and I imagined how we would finish it. “We are three orphans from Ethiopia. Today we are rummaging for food in the streets of our village. We are...
Teaching Emotions in the Classroom
Many times, if young children are unable to act empathetic towards their siblings, friends, and classmates, it is not because they do not feel empathy, it is simply because they do not have the correct vocabulary to communicate their emotions. Teaching children...Effects of Drugs and Alcohol on Anger Management
When teaching students anger management skills, it is also important to help them understand the ways that drugs and alcohol can affect their ability to control their anger and other emotions and in general, as well as hinder their ability to manage anger. Explain to...How to Talk to Angry Children and Teens
Talking to Angry Children and Angry Teens When I taught high school, I often found myself in a position where I had to help angry teens come up with solutions for their problems and alternatives to their behavior. That conversation was difficult to start when a...