The Courageous Classroom: Creating a Culture of Safety for Students to Learn and Thrive

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Help students and educators cope with fear in the classroom with this up-to-date new resource In The Courageous Classroom: Creating a Culture of Safety for Students to Learn and Thrive, community psychiatrist Dr. Janet Taylor and nationally acclaimed educator, Jed Dearybury deliver a concise and insightful take on the culture of fear in schools around the country. You'll learn about the various ways fear is present in students and educators, practical tools and strategies for educators to cope with fear and anxiety in the classroom, the reality of racism, homophobia and microaggressions and their impact on learning, and how to create a landscape of calm in your classroom. This important book will show you: The difference between fear and anxiety and how to respond to both How to create social-emotional learning environments where students feel mentally and physically safe Why, despite schools being safer than ever, students and educators fear for their personal safety How to manage educator stress, fear, and anxiety in a time of increasing coverage of school shootings Perfect for K-12 public school educators, Courageous Classrooms will also earn a place in the libraries of educators in training and parents with school-age children who wish to better help children cope with fear. Cover Title Page Copyright Page Contents About the Authors Foreword Introduction Dr. Janet’s Story Jed’s Story What to Expect in This Book Chapter 1 The Brain’s Fear System Fear Is Normal Fear Keeps Us Alive Fear Becomes Courage Fear and Trauma Affect Learning Fear as a Teacher Fear Is Paralyzing Fear’s Capacity The Story of Kimmie Let’s Chat Fear Is Overcome-able Tips for the Courageous Classroom Learning Principle Chapter 2 Animals and Fear Animals Can Cause Fear Let’s Chat Animals Survive Because of Fear Animals and Mental Health Animals in the Classroom Tips for the Courageous Classroom Learning Principle Chapter 3 Fear Outside School Trauma Is an Adverse Childhood Experience Trauma and the Brain’s Development Trauma Presenting in Children Trauma as a Student and Educator Let’s Chat Trauma’s Effect on You Take the ACE Questionnaire The Story of Johnnie Let’s Chat Tips for the Courageous Classroom Learning Principle Tips for Dealing with Your Trauma Chapter 4 Crossing the Threshold into Schools Courage in Spite of Circumstances Courage at The Eagle Academy for Young Men Courage During Car-Line Duty Multi-focal Approach The Story of Mary Let’s Chat Tips for the Courageous Classroom Learning Principle Chapter 5 Fear Inside School School Shootings School Bullying School Safety School Anti-Bullying Programs Bullying in the Classroom/Supporting Students: Tips for Teachers and Parents Schools and LGBTQ+ Bullying Let’s Chat Tips for the Courageous Classroom A Courageous Mindset Chapter 6 The Brain and Learning The Impact on the Brain The Brain Needs Time The Brain and Sleep The Brain and Adversity The Brain and the Long-Term Effects of Trauma Let’s Chat The Brain of a Coping Teacher The Brain and Classroom Needs The Brain’s Health Resilience Tips for the Courageous Classroom Learning Principle Chapter 7 When Teachers Are Targeted Aggression Against Teachers A Story of Lawrence Aggression and Teacher Safety? Aggression Defined Aggression and Social Learning Aggression Disclaimer Aggression Management A Story of Tatum Let’s Chat Tips for the Courageous Classroom Learning Principle Chapter 8 When a Child Is/Might Be in Danger Relationships Are Paramount Relationships with Student’s Parents Relationships with Students Relationships and Mental Health A Story of Frankie Let’s Chat Tips for the Courageous Classroom Learning Principle Chapter 9 Building Courageous Classrooms A Courageous First Day of School A Courageous Man A Courageous Definition and Neurobiology A Courageous Story Let’s Chat A Courageous Choice Tips for the Courageous Classroom Learning Principle Chapter 10 Creating a Landscape of Calm in the Classroom Acknowledge Diversity Acknowledge the School Environment Acknowledge Physical Spaces Acknowledge Peace and Tranquility Acknowledge Emotions A Story About the Absence of Pride, Comfort, and Safety Let’s Chat Tips for the Courageous Classroom Learning Principle Chapter 11 Health and Education Obesity and School Stress and School Self-Care and School A Story of Teacher Self-Care Let’s Chat Tips for the Courageous Classroom Learning Principles Chapter 12 Talking with Parents Approach as a Partner Approach Without Assumptions Approach with Grace A Story About Anne Approach with Care Approach with Respect Approach with Sensitivity Approach with Resources Let’s Chat Learning Principle Chapter 13 What Now? Let’s Chat Learning Principle Appendix A: External Stimulus of the Brain Appendix B: The Brain’s Fear Circuit References Index EULA