Repenser le respect dans nos classes | Blake Bovasso | TEDxRiverfield Country Day School

L'irrespect des élèves ne relève pas forcément de la provocation, mais peut venir d'un sentiment d'être ignoré, déconnecté ou mal compris. Professeur d'Humanities dans un collège de Tulsa, dans l'Oklahoma, Blake Bovasso mêle recherches, réflexion personnelle et l'histoire de la progression d'un élève. Il remet en question les méthodes disciplinaires traditionnelles et affirme que la confiance et le lien sont les fondements du respect. Cette intervention a été donnée lors d'un événement TEDx organisé de manière indépendante par une communauté locale.

• Certains comportements perturbateurs peuvent venir d'un sentiment d'être ignoré
• La confiance et le lien sont présentés comme la base du respect
• Le récit d'un élève et de ses progrès

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