Emotionally Intelligent Empathizers
San Diego Unified educators prioritize students’ emotions and mental health. They create opportunity and space for student voice and social, emotional, or mental needs, and they respond with empathy. Educators create restorative healing-centered environments in which students feel comfortable asking their teachers and each other for support academically, physically, and emotionally. Educators are conscious of how they model their own social-emotional competencies (including mindfulness), work ethic, and learning habits. They are well-informed and put mental health first, sharing information and resources while also being equipped to deal with bullying and other tough issues. They adapt to students' mental and emotional needs and make a conscious effort to improve students’ well-being. Educators are patient and ensure their body language is regulated as they understand its impact on culturally diverse students. Educators utilize Quality Learning Interactions to foster strong teacher-student relationships and alliances through consistent social and emotional check-in opportunities. They offer opportunities for learners to grow by co-constructing classroom agreements and expectations. Educators offer learning opportunities that empower students to grow in self-advocacy, and go beyond what is expected for their grade level standards. Educators are trustworthy listeners who are patient and gifted practitioners of restorative justice practices. Educators are emotionally intelligent and purpose-driven. They hold students accountable with love, respect, and kindness as they model the characteristics of learner profiles and what restorative means.
Educators utilize Quality Learning Interactions to foster strong teacher-student relationships t hrough consistent social, and emotional check-in opportunities.
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