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Jul 2020
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Episode 2 - Relationship is superior to ...

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In episode 2, Kim talks about the importance of building relationship in a class and how to best approach relationship building with reluctant learners! Tune in to learn what the "yes, and" method to address students who look to challenge, and for insight into why they may do this in the first place! 

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