{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Innovative Schools Podcast","title":"S3:E9 - Mindset Shifts That Change Classroom Behavior w/ Joseph Cope","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3590,"description":"In this episode of the Innovative Schools Podcast, we welcome back Joseph Cope to explore a powerful shift in how educators approach student behavior. Instead of reacting to what students do, Joseph challenges us to look deeper—asking what skills students may be missing and how we can intentionally help them grow. From real classroom stories to practical frameworks, this conversation provides a roadmap for turning challenging moments into opportunities for long-term impact.🔑 Key Takeaways✔️ Behavior is communication—every action tells a deeper story✔️ The problem isn’t the behavior; it’s the missing skill underneath✔️ Taking behavior personally prevents effective responses✔️ Students need coaching in life skills, not just correction of actions✔️ Relationships and “currency” are essential for influence✔️ Big emotional moments are often rooted in safety and control💬 Memorable Quotes🗣️ “The problem is not the problem.”🗣️ “Every behavior tells a story.”🗣️ “When we make it about us, we lose the opportunity to teach the skill.”🗣️ “You can’t withdraw from a relationship you haven’t invested in.”🗣️ “How you speak your mind will determine your next state of mind.”🧠 Strategies You’ll LearnHow to reframe behavior as a missing skill instead of defianceHow to remove yourself emotionally from challenging momentsHow to identify and teach foundational life skills in real timeHow to build “currency” with students to increase influenceHow to navigate high-emotion situations without escalating themHow to use structured conversations to guide behavior➕ Additional PracticesList behaviors that frustrate you—and reframe them as missing skillsCreate 4–5 foundational classroom skills (e.g., respect, perseverance, self-control)Define those skills clearly so students understand expectationsIntentionally connect with students outside of academic conversationsReflect after difficult moments: Was I focused on the student or my feelings?Practice small mindset shifts—growth happens...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/H4liWdY1xtMscQdFua-WDg0togPx-4mqxbFLQt2ZRrg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81N2U1/MTMwNWYzZDkyNGYz/ODgyYjExYWM5NjU1/YWYwOS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}