The following video "Emotions and the Brain" explains what happens in our brains as we experience emotions.

As you listen consider the following reflection questions:

How do our emotions influence our rational thinking?

How might this knowledge of "emotional hijacks" allow us to better manage student performance?

Read the article "The Place of Fun in Creating Trust in Culturally Responsive Schools" by Andrew Prince about establishing vital practices and procedures that cultivate student and teacher relationships and trust.

The Place of Fun in Creating Trust in Culturally Responsive Schools » GCLi Leadership

As you read, consider the following questions:

What tools and activities have you implemented that help generate a sense of connection and community?

How is the inverse relationship between trust and the fear connected to the learning and the brain?

Watch this video of grade 3 students skip counting by 99. As you watch, keep a close eye on the girl in the white sweatshirt.

This video clip always evokes strong feelings from teachers.

Which emoji below most closely describes the thoughts you had while watching the video?

Read the article "A Look at Implicit Bias and Microaggressions" by Todd Finley about the impact of implicit biases in schools.

Implicit Bias 101: An Introduction | Edutopia

As you read, consider the following question:

1) What are microaggressions?

2) What are examples of implicit bias?

3) What microaggressions and implicit bias have I witnessed in school buildings and classrooms?

Watch the video to better understand the difference between two different types of worldviews.

As you watch consider the following questions:

1) Which world view most closely aligns to how you see the world?

2) How might knowing how a student sees the world promote community and trust within the classroom?

Review the following artifacts and reflect on the following:

How might you develop deeper trust bonds with the students you are serving?

In the video "The Lesson Brene Brown's Daughter Learned About Trust", social scientist Brene Brown shares a struggle of her grade 3 daughter's betrayal of trust.

As you listen consider the following reflection questions:

How are you showing your students that it is safe to take the risk to trust in your classroom?

We cannot control other people but with our actions we can control the environment you promote. What type of environment do you want to create given your learning in this section?