Summary

We all know that no two students are the same. But sometimes we expect ALL students to adhere to our classroom expectations without conflict. This disconnection is bound to create tension. Dr. Sandee McClowry talks to us today about how we can use her Four Temperaments to better understand our students, and better respond to and even prevent misbehavior or breaches in expectations. We dive into how to help our Hard-Worker, Grumpy, Friendly, and Cautious students use their temperaments to their advantage to create a stronger classroom culture where everyone thrives.

Timestamps

0:01 - Intro

3:31 - Sandee McClowry background and school experience

7:45 - Catholic vs Public school and creating community.

9:01 - High school to PhD in Nursing and the transition to education

13:31 - Definition of Temperament and highlight of the Four Temperaments

18:15 - Supporting the Industrious - “Henry or Hillary the Hardworker”

20:18 - Supporting the High Maintenance - “Gregory or Gretchen the Grumpy”

24:24 - Supporting the Social & Eager to Try - “Fredrico or Felicity the Friendly”

25:12 - Supporting the Shy & Cautious - “Carlos or Coretta the Cautious”

26:52 - How to balance giving reinforcements to students

30:58 - Fair is not equal, and how to work that into your classroom structures

33:36 - Using temperament training to help students who otherwise may be identified as ADHD

38:34 - Reframing the behaviors and how to redirect it

40:23 - The Three R’s - Recognize, Reframe, Respond

46:20 - Exit Ticket Answers

51:46 - Wrap-up and Nuggets