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In this Pearl, Eda encourages us to ask clarifying questions before assuming intent and inspire growth instead of reflecting on defeats. Eda shares that having a team reflection on team dynamics makes teachers feel less frustrated and more productive. “It’s not really about the problems that make or break our teams. It’s the way that we address the problems that could really affect their morale, their relationships, and the self-efficacy of our team members.”
Professional positions cited were the ones held at the time of recording. The positions and schools of those quoted may have since changed.
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Eda Go is the primary years program coordinator at Shenzhen Foreign Language GBA Academy in China.
