Today I will be interviewing Dr. Alvin Haywood; He is an author and educator of 34 years who retired and has many more journeys as he continues to work with state legislation in California. He has helped reshape students’ reading and expectations in the classroom.In this episode, he will be sharing with us about his teaching journey and how he uses the ‘human approach’ that was not in the majority back then. He will also share some of the stories of his battle and transformation with cancer.Let’s dig in and learn more about his inspiring life story and his teaching journey.[00:01 – 18:31] Opening SegmentLet’s welcome Dr. Alvin Haywood to the show. The Flip 5! We take turns asking five GTKY questions.[18:32 – 32:30] Human Relationship Approach in TeachingDr. Alvin shares how he started his teaching career.The mindset requirements to be a social worker.The respect and trust aspect in the classroom Building relationships with the students so they can learn.Dr.Alvin shares his experience of being stood out and fought for the human approach in teaching.Erasing the limitation on students.Giving students their new slateJust by treating and talking to the students differently, they will act differently.[32:31 – 49:54] Storytelling to Building RelationshipsDr. Alvin talks about how he turns from teaching to leadership in administration after he retired.He got diagnosed with cancer in 2007.He started to do public policy and his doctorate after retirement.Dr. Alvin talks about how he got into writing and published his booksThe inequality of society in standardizing students to get into college by passing algebra tests.Students loving mathIt depends on the way you present math to the students.Do not limit your child by your limitation.Storytelling is sharing your own personal story and it is part of building relationships.Giving the students a narrative to make them drawn to you to learn more.Discipline alternative education placement school.The flaw of alternative high school systems.[49:55 – 01:00:30] Cancer Survivor-Thriver Dr. Alvin shares the revelation he got on his journey in battling cancer.He started his reading clinic at his garage.Cancer survivor-thriver The intervention of God in his life.Faith without work is dead.Dr. Alvin talks about his book; “Take up your bed and walk; this is my story.”Dr. Alvin talks about the moment when he got diagnosed with cancer.It’s not what they say but how they say it that could make or break you.The significance of the human center approach in the medical world.[ 01:00:31 – 01:07:59] Closing SegmentI share my take away from this interviewHow to connect with Dr. Alvin.See links below. Final thoughts and words of adviceTweetable Quotes:“The kids that I have in front of me, they can learn a lot of it depends on what they feel that I feel about them.” – Dr. Alvin Haywood.” If we take that approach in that mindset, it becomes pervasive and a lifetime learning process” – Dr. Alvin Haywood.“If you are treating your students like criminals, they will start acting like criminals.” – Dr. Alvin Haywood.Mentioned Links:

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