The Participation Myth & Process over Product
Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Today’s episode is inspired by a powerful post from educator and podcaster Trevor Muir called “T” It hit me hard—in the best way—because it’s all about shifting our focus as teachers from outcomes...
Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Today’s episode is inspired by a powerful post from educator and podcaster Trevor Muir called “The Participation Myth.” It hit me hard—in the best way—because it’s all about shifting our focus as teachers from outcomes we can’t control to the efforts we can. So often, we judge our lessons and even our worth as educators by how engaged every single student seems in the moment. But the truth is, expecting 100% participation all the time is not only unrealistic—it’s a fast track to burnout and imposter syndrome. Let’s talk about what it means to teach with purpose, give our best, and let go of the rest.
