Last week I attached a video regarding starting each day with a connection. This week I want to start with attaching a video which provides a strategy for connection at the end of a day or end of a lesson.
Humans need to connect.
Judith E. Glaser, Organizational Psychologist and Anthropologist at Harvard is largely responsible for the information we have on the psychology of connection.
Glaser studied what is called Deep Connection and explains to us how it works in the brain and why it is important.
Deep Connection is built on Interaction and Behavior. One of the key finding in the research is related to Sharing.
When we share our values and passions with others we are releasing the neurotransmitter, oxytocin. Oxytocin is significantly responsible for building connections.
Glazer's finding go on to show us that when we engage in deep connection and our brains release Oxytocin, our brains begin to feel; Safe, Comfortable, and Trusted.
Building a true deep connection with students can help them feel safe, comfortable, and trusted at school. When students feel these emotions they are more likely to want to attend school, pay attention in school, connect more with others, and be a positive student.
Taking 5 minutes to connect could help you spend less time having to redirect.
Think about some great connecting questions. Think about how you feel comfortable connecting with students. What passions and values are you willing to share?
I want to leave you with another Adam Grant quote. I hope this helps you begin thinking about questions to connect.
I love the question - What do they want to do? Gonna stop asking what they want to Be.
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