{"podcast":{"title":"Helping Teachers Thrive","slug":"helping-teachers-thrive-6305601","podcast_index_feed_id":6305601,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/642a979e13df9d0011c0d667","website_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/tem-s-teaching-tips","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/642a979e13df9d0011c0d667/1697399805510-f5f1128fd03ba47479e93711c8aa41c2.jpeg","author":"Tem Ezimokhai","episode_count":191,"summary":"Empowering Educators: Insights, Tips, and Strategies for Every Stage of Your Teaching Career with episodes now CPD accredited. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting your teaching journey, this resource is for you! Join me as I dive into the diverse world of teaching, offering valuable insights, practical tips, and expert advice on effective teaching strategies to help you excel in your Teaching Career. Since beginning my Teaching Career in 2009, I have been dedicated to empowering students to reach their full potential. I believe in the transformative power of education, not only to enhance academic success but also to build character and resilience. Through my experience mentoring teachers, I aim to continue shaping young minds while nurturing the growth of those who guide them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T10:19:04.128095+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601"},"episode":{"title":"Empathy in Education: How Words Shape Student Behaviour","slug":"empathy-in-education-how-words-shape-student-behaviour","published_at":"2026-01-21T00:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601/empathy-in-education-how-words-shape-student-behaviour","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601","url":"https://shows.acast.com/tem-s-teaching-tips/episodes/696fc91f5e25e3a6c0d2e737","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/642a979e13df9d0011c0d667/e/696fc91f5e25e3a6c0d2e737/media.mp3","summary":"DESCRIPTION: In this episode, Tem discusses the critical impact of language when interacting with students, particularly those who are dysregulated or misbehaving. She emphasises that the words educators choose can either escalate or deescalate a situation, significantly affecting the student's emotional state and the overall classroom environment. Tem shares a personal experience where she disagreed with a statement used by educators, which she believes conveys a lack of care and support to the student, and advocates for a more empathetic approach that separates the behaviour from the individual, fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to feel safe and understood. Tem elaborates on the importance of trauma-informed practices, highlighting how negative language can reinforce feelings of inadequacy in students. She provides alternative phrases that educators can use to communicate effectively and compassionately, ensuring that students know they are supported. By reframing their language, teachers can help students regulate their emotions and create a more positive learning environment. If you would like to enquire about trauma-informed training, please contact Tem at tem@helpingteachersthrive.com or book a call: https://calendly.com/tem-helpingteachersthrive/60 KEY TAKEAWAYS: The language we use can escalate or deescalate student behaviour. Negative statements can make students feel uncared for and unsupported. It's crucial to separate a student's behaviour from their identity. Using supportive language helps students feel safe and understood. Empathy is key in helping students regulate their emotions. BEST MOMENTS: \"That just tells me that you don't care about me.\" \"I'm here to help you and support you.\" \"That's telling that child that I don't want…","meta_description":"DESCRIPTION: In this episode, Tem discusses the critical impact of language when interacting with students, particularly those who are dysregulated or mis…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":510,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601/episodes/empathy-in-education-how-words-shape-student-behaviour/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601/empathy-in-education-how-words-shape-student-behaviour.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}