Transcript Characteristics of the No Nonsense Nurturer

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Center for Transformative Teacher Training
Denver Public Schools
Leah Pearson & Joanna Leeds
Aug 16th 2013
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*To learn how to create a
positive classroom and school
culture through a management
system grounded in building
relationships
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CENTER FOR
TRANSFORMATIVE TEACHER
TRAINING
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Negative
Controller
No Nonsense
Nurturer
Unintended
Enabler
What might be some inferences you could make
on the difference between these three types of
teachers?
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Because they….
*make statements of fact about student behavior
*ask rhetorical questions
*make threats with no follow-through
*get angry and overreact
*engage
*What kind of classroom culture does this
create?
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*Makes no excuses for students that are
engaging in disruptive behavior
*Maintains high expectations for behavior and
academics
*Is no-nonsense in front of the class
*Is nurturing in 1-1 and/or small groups
*Is Culturally Responsive
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*Earn the respect of my students.
*Expect 100% engagement, 100% of the time.
*Education is a civil rights issue. Access to education is
access to quality of life.
*Everyday in the classroom matters.
*If teachers believe the students can stay on task and
achieve, the teachers will tend to act in a manner that
helps students to achieve these objectives (Marzano,
2007; Education Trust, 2006).
*Know all students can behave and meet expectations.
*Understand the expanded role of the teacher.
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*Step 1: Effectively Communicate Expectations
*Step 2: Utilize Positive Narration
*Step 3: Consequences and Class-Wide Rewards
*Foundation: Build Nurturing Relationships with
Students
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