Introduction
Host: Charell G. Coleman
Podcast: Teacher Talk - The Ultimate Self Care Podcast for Educators
Topic: Tolerance Tested as Educators
Guest: Terry from West Mass School District, a 30-year veteran educator in high school math
Highlights
Understanding Tolerance as Educators: In this episode, we explore the concept of tolerance and how it impacts educators in their daily lives. Tolerance is the ability to accept and respect differences in students, colleagues, and parents.
Terry's Experience with Tolerance: Terry shares insights from her 30-year teaching journey, emphasizing the importance of tolerance in the classroom. Reflects on the evolving challenges she faced in fostering a tolerant environment.
Tolerance and Inclusivity in Education: Charell discusses the significance of creating an inclusive and accepting classroom environment. Both hosts explore strategies to promote tolerance among students and encourage open discussions about diversity.
Challenges Faced by Educators: Charell highlights the challenges educators face in promoting tolerance, such as handling bias and stereotypes. Terry shares her experiences in managing diverse student attitudes and building a safe space for all.
Building Resilience in the Face of Intolerance: Both hosts emphasize the role of resilience in navigating challenging situations related to tolerance. Strategies are discussed to support educators in overcoming obstacles and staying strong in promoting tolerance.
Support from School Administrators: Terry shares her thoughts on how administrators can provide support to educators dealing with tolerance issues. Charell adds the importance of professional development opportunities on diversity and inclusion.
Conclusion
Tolerance is a critical aspect of being an educator, fostering an environment of acceptance, respect, and understanding. Educators must navigate challenges with resilience and dedication to promote tolerance and inclusivity. Terry encourages educators to continue learning and growing in their understanding of tolerance and diversity. Charell reminds educators to prioritize self-care while promoting tolerance in the classroom.
Resources
Teaching Tolerance - A website with resources for educators to promote tolerance and equity in the classroom.
Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain by Zaretta Hammond - A book that provides practical strategies for creating a culturally responsive classroom.
The Tolerance Project - An organization offering workshops and resources to promote tolerance and understanding among students and educators.
Transcription
Full transcription can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EjR0xlpo65HW6UplsXoDUocQcSi4fNA_/view?usp=sharing
Sponsor
This program is funded as part of a $249,900 fiscal year 2022 congressionally funded community projects grant made to Mount Holyoke that provides 100% of the funding to support the teaching for our moment project to equip educators with the tools and support them and their needs for their own social and emotional wellness and to promote the social-emotional and academic wellness of their students. The project includes both a one day teacher conference and a six-month-long professional learning circle with mentorship for K-12 educators.