Courageous Classroom - Creating a Culture of Safety for Students to Learn and Thrive

Help students and educators cope with fear in the classroom with this up-to-date new resource
 
In The Courageous Classroom: Creating a Culture of Safety for Students to Learn and Thrive, community psychiatrist Dr. Janet Taylor and nationally acclaimed educator, Jed Dearybury deliver a concise and insightful take on the culture of fear in schools around the country. You'll learn about the various ways fear is present in students and educators, practical tools and strategies for educators to cope with fear and anxiety in the classroom, the reality of racism, homophobia and microaggressions and their impact on learning, and how to create a landscape of calm in your classroom.
 
This important book will show you:
* The difference between fear and anxiety and how to respond to both
* How to create social-emotional learning environments where students feel mentally and physically safe
* Why, despite schools being safer than ever, students and educators fear for their personal safety
* How to manage educator stress, fear, and anxiety in a time of increasing coverage of school shootings
 
Perfect for K-12 public school educators, Courageous Classrooms will also earn a place in the libraries of educators in training and parents with school-age children who wish to better help children cope with fear.

List of contents

About the Authors xiii
 
Foreword xv
Kwame Scruggs, PhD
 
Introduction xix
 
Dr. Janet's Story xxii
 
Jed's Story xxii
 
What to Expect in This Book xxvi
 
Chapter 1: The Brain's Fear System 1
 
Fear is Normal 1
 
Fear Keeps Us Alive 3
 
Fear Becomes Courage 7
 
Fear and Trauma Affects Learning 9
 
Fear as a Teacher 12
 
Fear is Paralyzing 14
 
Fear's Capacity 17
 
The Story of Kimmie 20
 
Let's Chat 25
 
Fear is Overcome-able 27
 
Tips for the Courageous Classroom 27
 
Learning Principle 28
 
Chapter 2: Animals and Fear 29
 
Animals Can Cause Fear 29
 
Let's Chat 33
 
Animals Survive Because of Fear 34
 
Animals and Mental Health 37
 
Animals in the Classroom 39
 
Tips for the Courageous Classroom 43
 
Learning Principle 44
 
Chapter 3: Fear Outside School 47
 
Trauma is an Adverse Childhood Experience 47
 
Trauma and the Brain's Development 51
 
Trauma Presenting in Children 53
 
Trauma as a Student and Educator 54
 
Let's Chat 59
 
Trauma's Effect on You 60
 
Take the ACE Questionnaire 61
 
The Story of Johnnie 64
 
Let's Chat 68
 
Tips for the Courageous Classroom 70
 
Learning Principle 70
 
Tips for Dealing with Your Trauma 71
 
Chapter 4: Crossing the Threshold into Schools 73
 
Courage in Spite of Circumstances 73
 
Courage at The Eagle Academy for Young Men 74
 
Courage During Car-Line Duty 77
 
Multi-focal
 
Approach 78
 
The Story of Mary 80
 
Let's Chat 83
 
Tips for the Courageous Classroom 85
 
Learning Principle 85
 
Chapter 5: Fear Inside School 87
 
School Shootings 87
 
School Bullying 95
 
School Safety 97
 
School Anti-Bullying Programs 100
 
Bullying in the Classroom/Supporting Students: Tips for Teachers and Parents 103
 
Schools and LGBTQ+ Bullying 104
 
Let's Chat 108
 
Tips for the Courageous Classroom 110
 
A Courageous Mindset 110
 
Chapter 6: The Brain and Learning 111
 
The Impact on the Brain 111
 
The Brain Needs Time 113
 
The Brain and Sleep 115
 
The Brain and Adversity 117
 
The Brain and the Long-Term Effects of Trauma 118
 
Let's Chat 121
 
The Brain of a Coping Teacher 123
 
The Brain and Classroom Needs 125
 
The Brain's Health 127
 
Resilience 128
 
Tips for the Courageous Classroom 130
 
Learning Principle 130
 
Chapter 7: When Teachers Are Targeted 131
 
Aggression Against Teachers 131
 
A Story of Lawrence 133
 
Aggression and Teacher Safety? 135
 
Aggression Defined 137
 
Aggression and Social Learning 139
 
Aggression Disclaimer 141
 
Aggression Management 144
 
A Story of Tatum 146
 
Let's Chat 148
 
Tips for the Courageous Classroom 150
 
Learning Principle 150
 
Chapter 8: When a Child Is/Might Be in Danger 153
 
Relationships Are Paramount 153
 
Relationships with Student's Parents 155
 
Relationships with Students 156
 
Relationships and Mental Health 157
 
A Story of Frankie 159
 
Let's Chat 161
 
Tips for the Courageous Classroom 163
 
Learning Principle 163
 
Chapter 9: Building Courageous Classrooms 165
 
A Courageous First Day of School 165
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About the author

JANET TAYLOR, MD, is a community psychiatrist and self-care expert with a focus on mental wellness. Dr. Janet is an international speaker on the impact of racial trauma, racism, anti-racism and conscious allyship, and frequent national media contributor. She is the mother of four daughters and resides in Florida.
JED DEARYBURY is a nationally acclaimed, educational leader providing quality, hands-on, engaging learning experiences for students and teachers across the country. Jed has been featured in GQ magazine as Male Leader of the Year, and met President Obama as the SC winner of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. He is the author of another Jossey-Bass title, The Playful Classroom.

Summary

Help students and educators cope with fear in the classroom with this up-to-date new resource

In The Courageous Classroom: Creating a Culture of Safety for Students to Learn and Thrive, community psychiatrist Dr. Janet Taylor and nationally acclaimed educator, Jed Dearybury deliver a concise and insightful take on the culture of fear in schools around the country. You'll learn about the various ways fear is present in students and educators, practical tools and strategies for educators to cope with fear and anxiety in the classroom, the reality of racism, homophobia and microaggressions and their impact on learning, and how to create a landscape of calm in your classroom.

This important book will show you:
* The difference between fear and anxiety and how to respond to both
* How to create social-emotional learning environments where students feel mentally and physically safe
* Why, despite schools being safer than ever, students and educators fear for their personal safety
* How to manage educator stress, fear, and anxiety in a time of increasing coverage of school shootings

Perfect for K-12 public school educators, Courageous Classrooms will also earn a place in the libraries of educators in training and parents with school-age children who wish to better help children cope with fear.

Product details

• Authors: Jed Dearybury, J Taylor, Jane Taylor, Janet Taylor, Janet Dearybury Taylor
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9781119700722
• ISBN: 978-1-119-70072-2
• No. of pages: 288
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Family; Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Psychologie, Education, Bildungswesen, Montessori, Psychology, Educational & School Psychology, Erziehungs- u. Schulpsychologie, K-12 / Lehrerbildung, K-12, Teacher Education (K-12)