Growing emotionally is an important part of developing into an effective teacher. Yet often the development of teaching dispositions, emotional self-regulation, and positive classroom relations is not directly addressed in teacher preparation programs. This presentation will demonstrate a program for fostering the emotional development of teacher candidates in clinical settings. A special emphasis will be placed on the use of modeling, coaching, and reflection to enhance emotional development.

Growing emotionally is an important part of developing into an effective teacher. Yet often the development of teaching dispositions, emotional self-regulation, and positive classroom relations is not directly addressed in teacher preparation programs. This presentation will demonstrate a program for fostering the emotional development of teacher candidates in clinical settings. A special emphasis will be placed on the use of modeling, coaching, and reflection to enhance emotional development. [less]