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The Trusted Teacher
A Reflective Guide for Impactful Relationships With Secondary Students
Author Erica Battle adds to the conversation on social and emotional learning, providing teachers with tried-and-true practices that will enable them to form meaningful relationships with secondary students. Her IMPACT framework emphasizes key elements of a trusting classroom environment with practices that are intentional, meaningful, practical, authentic, consistent, and foster teamwork. With reflection prompts and checklists, teachers can connect with their students and build impactful relationships.
Benefits
Incorporate digital technology tools such as ed tech and artificial intelligence into lessons
Plan and design co-taught lessons based on research-backed instructional strategies
Understand how to involve specialists in co-teaching planning and decisions
Learn and adopt the mindset and communication skills behind thriving co-teaching partnerships
Establish and cultivate a culture of collaboration with co-teachers and stakeholders
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Make Intentional Choices
Chapter 2: Plan Meaningful Instruction
Chapter 3: Use Practical Strategies
Chapter 4: Be Authentic
Chapter 5: Remain Consistent
Chapter 6: Appreciate the Power of Teamwork
PRINTABLE REPRODUCIBLES
Chapter 1: Make Intentional Choices
Chapter 2: Plan Meaningful Instruction
- Figure 2.1: Flowchart for Designing Meaningful Instruction
- Figure 2.2: Student Inventory Form
- Figure 2.3: Student Feedback Form
- Chapter 2: Check Your IMPACT
Chapter 3: Use Practical Strategies
Chapter 4: Be Authentic
- Figure 4.1: A Get–to–Know–You BioPoem
- Figure 4.2: Authenticity Questionnaire
- Chapter 4: Check Your IMPACT
Chapter 5: Remain Consistent
Chapter 6: Appreciate the Power of Teamwork
- Figure 6.1: Behavior Management Plan Template for Class Transition Times
- Chapter 6: Check Your IMPACT
- Teamwork SEL Practice
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
Books
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- DuFour, R., DuFour, R., Eaker, R., Many, T. W., & Mattos, M. (2016). Learning by doing: A handbook for Professional Learning Communities at Work (3rd ed.). Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- DuFour, R., DuFour, R., Eaker, R., Many, T. W., Mattos, M., & Muhammad, A. (2024). Learning by doing: A handbook for Professional Learning Communities at Work (4th ed.). Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- Reibel, A. R. (2023). Embracing relational teaching: How strong relationships promote student self-regulation and efficacy. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- Ruyle, M., Child, L., & Dome, N. (2022). The school wellness wheel: A framework addressing trauma, culture, and mastery to raise student achievement. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Resources.
