Unconditional love is an active practice which is very important in our lives. In learning platforms. It is one of the practices that help learners to navigate through the huddles of learning.
Most times, we teachers tend to love high-ability learners more.No, that should not be so. We should endeavour to love our learners equally and unconditionally. By loving them unconditionally,I mean loving them with agape love.
What is agape love? This is the kind of love that is selfless and unconditional. It comes with lots of encouragement, empowerment, and support for learners. It is a decisional kind of love and not emotional. You don’t need to see or get something to give something positive.
Agape love-oriented teachers add value to their learners without having to expect anything in return. They make conscious effort to support their learners and offer excellent practices to help them succeed in their academics.
With agape love, Teachers correct learners properly and ensure they give elevating feedback and not the one that will destroy them. The imperfections and flaws in learners do not scare unconditional teacher lovers because they have already seen the light at the end of the tunnel. When we love unconditionally, we build hope and faith which are essential tools in the journey of life.
As an educator, I have seen that love is the greatest gift I can give to my learners. I have also seen learners with flaws and different kinds of baggage thrive because they are loved. In today's diverse and global educational setting, unconditional love is the key. Embrace it and do the needful. Endeavor to leave an indelible mark in the lives of your learners. Let them know that you are proud to have them
No wonder BeBe Winans said that “unconditional love liberates; love is the reason why I do what I do and so it is the greatest gift we have"
How do learners feel when agape love is involved?
They feel valued, wanted, and trusted to deliver. When they feel valued and trusted, they will be empowered to take responsibility for their learning. It all begins from the place of love .
Wondering how to practice agape love in your classroom, Here are some tips
Self-love- you have to love yourself and the teaching profession to an overflow so that you can have enough to pour into your learners
Understand that agape love is not an emotional kind of love but a decisional one.This will give you the enablement to intentionally show this kind of love to your learners
Understand that it 💯 % unconditional and can be quite demanding sometimes.
Be conscious of diversity .Know that unconditional love is the language to embrace diversities.
Go with patience as you love your learners. Work hard and be ready to support.
Equip yourself. Ensure you grow personally and professionally. Be a lifelong learner.
Ensure that the words you use are loving and supportive
Finally love your learners unconditionally .Watch out for our next episode.........
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