Mapping Intentions for Back to School
Preparing for a new school year means more than printing, decorating, and organizing—it’s also about getting into the right frame of mind.
July 13, 2023
Teachers experience a lot of of hustle and bustle as they prep to go back to school. But planning can be more impactful when they consider their long-term goals and focus on adopting the right mindsets for the work ahead—considering big ideas, prioritizing relationships, and staying flexible.
To read more about the research cited in this video, check out the links below.
- Jinho Kim’s study on how the quality of student-teacher relationships impacts long-term adult health (2021)
- Clayton R. Cook, Aria Fiat, and Tyler Renshaw’s research article on the powerful impacts and low-cost benefit of positive greetings at the door (2018)
- Daniel Quinn’s research article showing an association between student-teacher relationships and increased student engagement (2016)
- R. Allan Allday and Kerri Pakurar’s study on effects of teacher greetings on student learning and behavior (2007)
Some ideas in this video were inspired by educator Nancy Flanagan’s EdWeek article “10 Non-Standard Ideas About Going Back to School.”