76. The Calm Effect: How Teacher Energy Shapes the Classroom
The Calm Effect: How Teacher Energy Shapes the Classroom
Can a teacher’s calm change the entire classroom? Absolutely. In this thoughtful episode, Jeremy from Why Edify shares his blog post The Calm Effect—a reflection on how your tone, presence, and energy can quietly but powerfully shift your students' behavior and emotional state.
When classrooms get noisy or chaotic, it’s not just about control—it’s about connection. Jeremy explores how calm isn’t just a feeling; it’s a teachable skill and a leadership strategy. You’ll learn 5 practical ways to bring more calm into your day, create emotional safety, and lead with presence—not pressure.
Read the article: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/the-calm-effect-how-teacher-energy-shapes-the-classroom/
🧘♀️ You’ll learn:
- Why calm is more powerful than reward systems
- How to reset your classroom energy with intention
- Simple techniques to model emotional regulation
- How your calm becomes your students’ courage
Whether you're facing daily classroom challenges or want to deepen your emotional leadership, this episode will leave you feeling grounded and inspired.
Chapters
00:00 The Calm Effect in Education
02:48 Practical Tips for Cultivating Calmness
04:41 The Ripple Effect of Teacher Energy
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