Unconditional Positive Regard
Many years ago I worked in Counseling and Psychotherapy and was trained in UPR (Unconditional Positive Regard) in my work with clients.
However, when I began working in education, I discovered that UPR is not limited to counseling but is also important in the English language classroom and guides me in my role as a teacher.
This is because UPR creates a safe space where students can try out language without fear of making mistakes.
UPR boots student motivation because feeling valued makes students eager to learn.
UPR builds confidence because continual positive feedback encourages students to speak and supports their personal growth.
When I was a student I hated learning languages so as a teacher I vow that none of my students will ever feel the same way. - Michael
However, when I began working in education, I discovered that UPR is not limited to counseling but is also important in the English language classroom and guides me in my role as a teacher.
This is because UPR creates a safe space where students can try out language without fear of making mistakes.
UPR boots student motivation because feeling valued makes students eager to learn.
UPR builds confidence because continual positive feedback encourages students to speak and supports their personal growth.
When I was a student I hated learning languages so as a teacher I vow that none of my students will ever feel the same way. - Michael
