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221. 5 Ways to Have High Expectations and Still Have Strong Connections with Your Students

221. 5 Ways to Have High Expectations and Still Have Strong Connections with Your Students

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Are you constantly swinging between being the “fun teacher” and the “strict teacher”, all before lunchtime? In this episode, we’re tackling one of the trickiest balancing acts in teaching: how to hold high expectations for your students while also making them feel genuinely seen and cared for. We’re diving into the concept of being a “warm demander”, the (unfortunately named but totally essential) teaching strategy where high standards and strong relationships go hand in hand.

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