Self-awareness as a foundation for a better teaching approach

Improve your teaching skills through self-awareness.

Emotional intelligence starts with the teacher themselves. When we understand our emotions, we can better respond to the needs of our students. This blog will provide you with techniques to help you develop self-awareness, which in turn will enhance your ability to lead and inspire your students towards personal growth and development.

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The blog addresses the importance of emotional intelligence in teaching and its impact on student development. It includes practical recommendations and activities for teachers that support personal and professional growth.

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The text is written in an informative and encouraging manner, emphasizing practical applications and personal development.

Target audience:
The target audience consists of teachers and educational professionals who are interested in improving their skills and supporting the emotional development of their students.

Imagine that a student in your class suddenly bursts into tears without any apparent reason. What is your first spontaneous reaction?

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I feel anxious, but I try to resolve the situation as quickly as possible. I do not intervene immediately – I give him space and time. I perceive it as a sign that something important is happening, and I will remain close to it. I start to wonder if I did something wrong. I will calm him down and only then will I find out what is happening.

If you had to describe your teaching style as an animal, what would it be and why?

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Dog - loyal, protective, devoted. Cat - independent, perceptive, intuitive. Owl – wise, observant, patient. Tiger - strict, strong, respected. Dolphin - playful, perceptive, works in a team.

What tone do you most often choose when explaining something to students?

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Rational and concise – let them know what to do. Gentle and encouraging – let them not be afraid to ask. Deliberately variable – according to the situation and mood in the classroom. Slightly ironic – to give it some flair. Personal and sensitive - because I want to build trust.

Imagine that a student constantly provokes you. How do you explain it?

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He has problems at home and is projecting them onto me. She wants my attention and can't get it any other way. Testing my limits. I can't handle it – it just doesn't suit me. Something between us reflects his inner world.

What does the word "authority" mean to you in education?

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To be respected without the need to shout. Being a support even in difficult times. To be the one who holds the system. To be someone that students are afraid of. To be someone who can be trusted.

If you could change one thing about your emotional expression while teaching, what would it be?

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To be calmer in tense situations. Not to get upset so easily. Show more joy and enthusiasm. To be able to control oneself better in front of colleagues. To be more authentic, even if it's vulnerable.

How would you respond if a student said that your class bores them?

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I appreciate your honesty and I will ask why. I feel a sting, but I’m thinking about how to change it. I become unsettled and pull back a bit. I will say that not everything has to be fun. I respond with humor and curiosity.

What do you think students will remember most about you?

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How strict or fair I was. How I treated them in difficult times. That I was human and taught them something about life as well. That I trusted them. That I knew how to listen.

In a situation where you feel emotionally drained, what do you do?

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I will grit my teeth and endure. I will take a break and withdraw. Let's tell someone close to us. I am trying to suppress it and act normal. I am thinking about why I feel this way and what it says about me.

What is your attitude towards your own mistakes when teaching?

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I see them as a failure and feel shame. I am trying to explain to them so that it does not happen again. I learn from them and sometimes I also admit it to my students. I will lighten them up with humor. I am thinking about what led to the mistake and how to turn it into growth.

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