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Ep 193: When Students Push Back: Navigating Resistance with Empathy
From New Teacher Talk · Hosted by Elizabeth Wilkins & Anna Quinzio-Zafran
Episode summary
In this episode of New Teacher Talk: Student resistance is one of the hardest parts of teaching, especially when it feels personal. In this episode, Dr. Beth and Dr.
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Student resistance is one of the hardest parts of teaching, especially when it feels personal. In this episode, Dr. Beth and Dr. Anna unpack the root causes of student pushback — from unmet needs to trauma responses — and share strategies for responding with empathy rather than escalation. Learn how to set boundaries that feel firm and fair, how to rebuild trust after conflict, and why curiosity about behavior always beats punishment. HASHTAGS: #StudentResistance #TraumaInformedTeaching #NewTeacherTalk #TeacherPodcast #ClassroomManagement #TeacherTips