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The Courage To Teach and Fear. Author: Parker Palmer Based On: Chapter 1 and 2 Interviews with students and colleagues. Created By: Celeste Skinner SLCC SAT FTLC Teaching Circle Project Summer 2012. intertwinedthoughts.blogspot.com. What Fear is there in the classroom?.
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The Courage To TeachandFear Author: Parker Palmer Based On: Chapter 1 and 2 Interviews with students and colleagues. Created By: Celeste Skinner SLCC SAT FTLC Teaching Circle Project Summer 2012
What Fear is there in the classroom? • Fears of the Student: • Fear of failure • Fear of embarrassment • Fear of ridicule • Fear of not understanding • Fear of tests • Fear due to lack of self confidence • Fear of new things • Fear of “Not being smart enough” • Fear of change • Fear of being able to pay for school • Fear of successfully balancing work, school, family, friends
What Fear is there in the classroom? • Fears of the Instructor: • Fear of not knowing enough • Fear of inadequacy • Fear of failure • Fear of administration • Fear of colleagues • Fear of competition • Fear of loss of job • Fear of loss of control in the classroom
How to eliminate the Fear? • For Student and Instructors: • Respect yourself and your students/classmates/colleagues • Communicate freely • Use community resources • Be true to your ‘inner self’ • Make the classroom a safe haven • Be open and honest • Take time to recharge yourself • Make a commitment to quality and care • Use fear as a motivator not a paralytic!
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References: • Palmer, P. (2007). The courage to teach exploring the inner landscape of a teacher's life. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. • Parker, Jackson, Tucker, P. M. E. (Performer) (2007). The courage to teach a conversation with parker j. palmer, estrus tucker, and marcy jackson [CD • Palmer, P. (2007). The courage to teach guide for reflection and renewal. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. • Parker, P. (Performer) (2007). The courage to teach parker j. palmer interview, [DVD