Repensar el respeto en nuestras aulas | Blake Bovasso | TEDxRiverfield Country Day School

La falta de respeto de los estudiantes no siempre se debe a la desafiación, sino que puede surgir de sentirse invisibles, desconectados o incomprendidos. Blake Bovasso, profesor de Humanities en una escuela media de Tulsa, Oklahoma, combina investigación, reflexión personal y la historia del crecimiento de un estudiante. Cuestiona los métodos disciplinarios tradicionales y sostiene que la confianza y la conexión son la base del respeto. La charla se presentó en un evento TEDx organizado de forma independiente por una comunidad local.

• Algunas conductas disruptivas pueden surgir de sentirse invisible
• La confianza y la conexión se presentan como base del respeto
• Incluye la historia del crecimiento de un estudiante

What if student disrespect isn't really about disrespect at all? Drawing from his experiences as a middle school teacher, Blake Bovasso explores how many disruptive behaviors stem from students feeling unseen, disconnected, or misunderstood. Through research, personal reflection, and the story of one student's remarkable growth, he challenges traditional ideas about discipline and argues that trust and connection are the true foundations of respect. This talk offers a powerful reminder that sometimes the most meaningful change begins when we stop correcting students and start listening to them. Michael “Blake” Bovasso is a middle school Humanities teacher at Riverfield Country Day School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After attending NYU Tisch and beginning his career in the film industry, Blake found his way into education and discovered a deeper purpose in helping young people grow as thinkers, creators, and human beings. He earned his M.Ed. in Instructional Leadership from Northeastern State University. His work particularly focuses on students who struggle within traditional educational systems, helping them build confidence, self-awareness, and a sense of belonging. Beyond teaching English, Blake leads Creative Writing, supports Film Camp, and runs Dungeons & Dragons clubs and camps. A lifelong storyteller, he uses writing, film, project-based learning, and collaborative experiences to make learning personal and memorable. At the heart of his work is a simple belief: lasting change begins with relationships. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx