教室における尊敬を考え直す | ブレイク・ボヴァッソ | TEDxRiverfield Country Day School

生徒の無礼な態度は、反抗心そのものよりも、自分が見られていない、つながりがない、理解されていないと感じることに由来する場合があります。オクラホマ州タルサの中学校で人文科目を教えるブレイク・ボヴァッソは、研究、個人的な振り返り、ある生徒の成長の物語を組み合わせて語ります。従来の指導方法に疑問を投げかけ、信頼とつながりこそが尊敬の土台だと主張します。この講演は、地域のコミュニティが独立して主催したTEDxイベントで行われました。

• 問題行動は、見られていないと感じる生徒の気持ちから生じることがある
• 信頼とつながりが尊敬の基盤として示される
• 一人の生徒の成長の物語を含む

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