One question I am frequently asked is what should I do about resistant teachers? The answer, as most answers usually are, is more complex that one might think. In this video, I discuss that resistance involves a relationship, and to decrease resistance we need to first understand how what we bring to the relationship might create a misalignment with our learning partners. Then I introduce two simple questions that can help us identify the source of the resistance we experience with others.
Understanding Teacher Resistance
by Jim Knight | Jul 10, 2017 | Coaching Videos | 3 comments
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This video was very helpful in helping me to see how to approach my resistance in peers as I begin my coaching journey. Thank you.
I agree with the statement about why teacher are resistance. I have been in professional development session and listen to why teachers are being resistance. First they are being introduce to new ideas and change. Secondly, some people don’t like change and don’t understand the idea of what’s being introduce nor the process. Nor how it will be beneficial. People are resistance until they see how it will benefit them or if it really worth their time. Also, you have people resist because they feel as if they can’t do what is being introduce. I believe once a person understand new ideas and how they can benefit from the new ideas you tend to have less resistance.
I agree with the saying “if you insist they will resist”. The statement if we don’t give people autonomy they will resist is exactly what happens in the teaching profession. I think teachers resist because they haven’t been shown how the changes will make a difference or benefit them. You have to give teachers time to engage in the changes and support them. As a teacher coach, I also have to look at my stance. Am I encouraging the resistance in some way by my behavior.