I have to say “I love you” in a … affirmation?: Five forms of demonstrating our love for our students

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Many OBTCers share a love for teaching and a love for our students. However, is it OK to demonstrate this love and, if so, how? This session utilizes Coleman’s 5 Love Languages (5LL) as a framework for an interactive session discussing the advantages and challenges in expressing one’s love for his or her students. Participants are encouraged to complete the 5LL survey prior to attending the session at http://www.5lovelanguages.com/ to use in an interactive exercise on expressing one’s love. The facilitators will discuss their own experiences when they let their love flow. Come out and feel the love!

Author(s):

Rita Shea-Van Fossen    
Ramapo College of New Jersey
United States

Gary Stark    
Northern Michigan University
United States