#180: [Resistance Chronicles] Belonging Mindset

About this episode

In this episode, Becca Silver explores the concept of belonging as a critical yet often overlooked factor in resistance within educational settings.

Send us Fan Mail Resistance Chronicles, Part 2: Belonging Mindset™ In this episode, I explore belonging as one of the most overlooked drivers of resistance in schools. Resistance does not always show up as pushback. It often appears as silence, surface-level agreement, avoidance, or polite compliance. These behaviors frequently signal uncertainty about relational safety. When educators are not sure they will still be respected, supported, or valued if they disagree or struggle, they pro...

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Host: Becca Silver

Topics covered

• belonging
• resistance
• educational psychology
• relational safety
• educator support

Keywords

• belonging mindset
• resistance in schools
• educational resistance
• relational safety
• educator support

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