Toni Rose is joined by Ernest Rodriguez to discuss learned helplessness and the importance of SEL and vulnerability in a student-centered classroom.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/reframing-failure-how-one-bronx-teacher-builds-student-agency-and-confidence).
Show Notes
Hot Yoga (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_yoga)
On Purpose (https://www.jayshetty.me/podcast), with Jay Shetty
Gimkit (https://www.gimkit.com)
Connect with Ernest by email at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week
Toni Rose Deanon and Lauren Kimlinger, MCP implementers and DMCE, are presenting on Inside Out: A Joyful Journey of Learning and Growth at Oregon Early Learning Conference (https://ascdoregon.org/2025-el-conference) from April 16-18 in Portland, OR. If you’re attending, make sure to check them out and say hi!
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