Competence, Belonging, and the Bad Observation
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Competence, Belonging, and the Bad Observation
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Why can one bad observation stay with a teacher for years?
Sometimes the problem isn’t the feedback itself. It’s what that feedback seems to say about who we are and whether we belong.
In this episode of Between Teacher and Self, I explore how competence can become tied to belonging, why some criticism hits harder than others, and what happens when feedback starts to feel like a verdict on your identity.
We’ll look at:
- Why the source of feedback matters
- How to separate the information from the verdict
- Why relying on one source of competence can leave you vulnerable
- What it means to stop putting yourself on “permanent probation”
If you’re still thinking about an observation, evaluation, or comment that shook your confidence, this episode may help you understand why.
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Between Teacher and Self is hosted by educator and author Dr. Cathy White.
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