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Issue #266, 12th August 2025 Anticipating a difficult conversation? The most common pitfalls include teachers getting caught up in power dynamics. Parents often react emotionally. Students approach conversations reactively rather than strategically. Here is a question for you to ask yourself that is likely to… Continue Reading “3-2-1 Tuesdays with Ms Niv”
Issue #265, 5th August 2025 “How do I respond when my original plan doesn’t work?” This single question cuts to the heart of adaptability because it reveals whether someone sees obstacles as dead ends or as signals to try a different approach. An adaptable person’s… Continue Reading “3-2-1 Tuesdays with Ms Niv”
Issue #262, 15th July 2025 “What would I do differently if I knew that no one else was coming to fix this situation?” Accountability? Responsibility? Excuse/Blame? Parents often expect the school to handle learning difficulties, hope teachers will motivate their child, or wait for their… Continue Reading “3-2-1 Tuesdays with Ms Niv”
Issue #261, 8th July 2025 Am I approaching this with curiosity rather than certainty? This single question cuts across all three roles because it shifts our mindset from passive consumption to active engagement. When we are curious, we naturally ask follow-up questions, look for connections,… Continue Reading “3-2-1 Tuesdays with Ms Niv”
Issue #260, 1st July 2025 “What kind of reader does your student/ child see themselves as right now?” This question helps you understand the child’s current self-perception. Do they think they’re “bad” at reading, or that reading is boring? Do they only see themselves as… Continue Reading “3-2-1 Tuesdays with Ms Niv”
Issue #267, 10th June 2025 “When a lesson fails or students struggle, do I see it as a problem to solve or a reason to give up?” This reveals whether as a teacher you view setbacks as learning opportunities or personal failures, which directly impacts… Continue Reading “3-2-1 Tuesdays with Ms Niv”
Issue #256, 3rd June 2025 When children with potential fail, is it their fault? Their teacher’s or their parent’s? What could possibly be holding them back from their potential? Does high potential always translate to high achievement? What could be some of the reasons that… Continue Reading “3-2-1 with Ms Niv: Unlocking Student Potential”
Issue #253, 13th May 2025 “You’re old enough to make your own decisions. We trust your judgment.” OR “You’re not ready for that responsibility yet. I need to approve your choices.” “Be yourself. Your uniqueness is your strength.” OR “Why can’t you be more like… Continue Reading “3-2-1 TUESDAYS WITH MS NIV”