Ego in Teaching: What are the psychological benefits of having an ego?

I don’t think I have ever thought about the role of the ego in teaching. Until now! Thanks to an old student who wanted to talk with me about her ego, Joe and I dig into the tension between having self-regard (and being a little self-righteous) and maintaining amicable professional relationships.

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Joe and I discuss

* Redefining Ego: Why the ego’s “bad rap” might be holding you back

* Managing Self-Righteousness: Practical tips for keeping professional relationships right — when you’re right, goddammit.

* Validating Expertise: How to handle the frustration of colleagues’ not appreciating the value of what you know.

* Teacher Objectification: Unpacking the emotional toll of being treated like a punching bag for all of society’s woes.

Needless to say, everybody has an ego, so this episode is relevant to everybody. Teachers and non-teachers alike!

Speaking of ego, I love this quote about TTE from Frank Racioppi of Ear Worthy:

“I love that show. It’s one of the shows that does good in this world.”

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Credits

Founder and Host: Betsy Burris

Co-Host: Joe Johnson

Producer: Jullian Androkae of PodVision

Audience Development: Andreea Coscai of PodVision

Music: Tom Burris/Jabbering Trout

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