Cultivating Connections
Our chemistry teacher in senior secondary school was a great teacher and as Palmer Parker (2009) posits, every good teacher has a strong sense of personal identity infused in their work. Our chemistry teacher was unique in his approach to his profession. He was present, engaged students in learning activities in and outside the classroom…
In the field of education, the relationship between teachers and students is crucial for the growth and development of students. Parker Palmer profoundly articulates this in his work, asserting that teaching is a deep form of self-expression, highlighting how a teacher’s inner life influences their teaching methods and interactions with students (Palmer, 2017). Palmer suggests…
Self compassion helps to crate an environment where we feel other people and connect ourselves with them. It is related with a wide variety of close interpersonal relationship benefits. These connections may be intricate and reciprocal, meaning that self-compassion fosters relational and emotional well-being while positive social relationships foster self-compassion. People who have higher levels…
Have you ever felt like you’re are just floating? Not sure of where you’re heading? I know I have. Hanson’s(n.d) theory of negativity bias is quite evident. Despite our history of success and positive reinforcement, a single negative comment can haunt our minds. It affects our confidence and mood.I recall a time when I was…