How to Be, and Remain, a Compassionate Educator - Learning From Neurodivergent Students for the Benefit of All

As educators, the attitude with which we approach our work has considerable impact on the outcome for students. Our assumptions and expectations influence learning both positively and negatively.

List of contents

1.Introduction. 2.Theoretical models. 3.Attending. 4.Executive functioning. 5.Helping children to engage. 6.Supporting communication in the classroom. 7.Conclusion.

About the author

Anne Emerson is a former speech and language therapist who now works as an educator, trainer and psychotherapist. She has had a long career working in schools, residential services, universities teaching psychology and education, and families, both in the UK and internationally, all of which has contributed to building her approach to her work. She is a school governor and is on the editorial board of the Journal of Pastoral Care in Education.

Summary

As educators, the attitude with which we approach our work has considerable impact on the outcome for students. Our assumptions and expectations influence learning both positively and negatively.

Product details

• Authors: Anne Emerson, Emerson Anne
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.03.2025
• EAN: 9781032848549
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3284854-9
• No. of pages: 204
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Special education; EDUCATION / Inclusive Education, EDUCATION / Special Education / General, Secondary Schools, Teaching skills and techniques, Teaching of students with different educational needs, Teaching skills & techniques, Primary & middle schools, Primary and middle schools