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Applications to the classroom

Haim Ginott. Applications to the classroom. Haim Ginott. Born in Tel Aviv in 1922 Professor of psychology at New York University Resident psychologist on the Today Show in the 1960’s Promoted the use of Sane messages. I have come to a frightening conclusion….

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Applications to the classroom

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  1. Haim Ginott Applications to the classroom

  2. Haim Ginott • Born in Tel Aviv in 1922 • Professor of psychology at New York University • Resident psychologist on the Today Show in the 1960’s • Promoted the use of Sane messages

  3. I have come to a frightening conclusion… • I am the decisive element in the classroom • My personal approach creates the climate • My daily mood makes the weather

  4. As a teacher I possess tremendous power… • To make a child’s life miserable or joyous • To be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration • To humiliate or humor, hurt or heal. • My responses decided whether a crisis will be escalated or de-escalated, and a child humanized or dehumanized.

  5. Goal is to Humanize • Dear Teacher, I am… • Holocaust references Holocaust Survivor

  6. Ginott’s Philosophy • Take the personal out of interactions • Dependence breeds hostility • Children need the security of limits • Avoid words like always, never,…

  7. Ginott’s Suggestions • Rules clearly spelled out • Know consequences • State problem and wait for response • Verbalize child’s feelings • Model desired behavior

  8. Ginott’s Suggestions • Don’t invite dependence • Don’t hurry to correct facts • Don’t violate privacy • Avoid clichés and preaching • Don’t label Little Victories

  9. Ginott’s Suggestions • Don’t use reverse psychology • Don’t send contradictory messages • Don’t confuse their feelings • Don’t use sarcasm and mockery • Written messages make children feel important

  10. Accepting Feelings • Accept children’s feelings • Express feelings using “I” statements • Encourage children to express feelings What If

  11. Good Teachers • Address situations • Invite cooperation • Accept feelings • Confer dignity I am

  12. Conclusions Humanity not Intellect Value Students Feelings Enable Independence Teacher Attitude = Student Attitude

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