Applications to the classroom

1. Haim Ginott Applications to the classroom

2. Haim Ginott • Born in Tel Aviv in 1922 • Professor of psychology at New York University • Resident psychologist on the Today Show in the 1960’s • Promoted the use of Sane messages

3. I have come to a frightening conclusion… • I am the decisive element in the classroom • My personal approach creates the climate • My daily mood makes the weather

4. As a teacher I possess tremendous power… • To make a child’s life miserable or joyous • To be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration • To humiliate or humor, hurt or heal. • My responses decided whether a crisis will be escalated or de-escalated, and a child humanized or dehumanized.

5. Goal is to Humanize • Dear Teacher, I am… • Holocaust references Holocaust Survivor

6. Ginott’s Philosophy • Take the personal out of interactions • Dependence breeds hostility • Children need the security of limits • Avoid words like always, never,…

7. Ginott’s Suggestions • Rules clearly spelled out • Know consequences • State problem and wait for response • Verbalize child’s feelings • Model desired behavior

8. Ginott’s Suggestions • Don’t invite dependence • Don’t hurry to correct facts • Don’t violate privacy • Avoid clichés and preaching • Don’t label Little Victories

9. Ginott’s Suggestions • Don’t use reverse psychology • Don’t send contradictory messages • Don’t confuse their feelings • Don’t use sarcasm and mockery • Written messages make children feel important

10. Accepting Feelings • Accept children’s feelings • Express feelings using “I” statements • Encourage children to express feelings What If

11. Good Teachers • Address situations • Invite cooperation • Accept feelings • Confer dignity I am

12. Conclusions Humanity not Intellect Value Students Feelings Enable Independence Teacher Attitude = Student Attitude