Equitable Teaching and Learning
Equitable teaching and learning focuses on the relationship between instructional choices and meaningful learning. Exploring needs & values, emotional agility, curiosity, and space deepens the lens in which to consider how to facilitate learning from a place of equanimity that affirms and challenges all students.
Needs & Values
Needs are necessary for a healthy life. In addition to our basic needs, there is need for expression, harmony, autonomy, integrity, community, contribution, connection, play, meaning, and well-being. Needs are immediate driving forces in life.
Values are deeply held desires that act as a guide for life. Values are long-term and bring immense joy.
Emotional Agility
Emotions serve as indicators of met or unmet needs. Being flexible with thoughts and feelings allows for optimal responses to everyday situations.
Curiosity
Curiosity is inquisitive thinking about perceptions, emotions, behaviors, and rules that govern individuals and groups.
Space
Space is physically, mentally, and emotionally slowing down and pausing to notice, align, and adjust with kindness, care, compassion, and love.