6. Meaningful Interaction |
It's human nature to want to feel connected and have a sense of belonging. As teachers we have the unique gift to connect with to students and truly help form them as they move in to adulthood, we have been given this gift to help students form their identities. There are not too many other jobs where you have this unique opportunity. We can all look back on a time where there was one teacher who greatly inspired you. For me it was my 5th grade teacher, Mr. Roberts. It was the first class where I fell in love with learning history, where I felt safe to make mistakes, where I felt heard, from this day he helped install a love for history and it's impact on our future. This would have never happened if he didn't build a positive relationship with me. Student-Teacher relationships can have a lasting impact on student for the rest of their lives as Goodwin and Hubbell noted. It can make a lasting impact on their future. Here are just a few ways in which a positive S-T relationship can impact students.
1. It can increase academic outcomes.
2. It can increase social outcomes.
3. It can increase students' motivation.
Since relationships can determine student success or failures here are some ways in which you can do to develop positive relationships. (Some of these were taken from NEA website they will have an *. )
1. Set clear and high expectations.
*2. Offer positive reinforcement with your students. (Be aware of your use of words and choice, make sure you are talking to students in an positive yet constructive way.)
*3. Protect the student's self esteem. (Build your students up not down, don't humiliate your students, give them the same respect you would to a colleague if a student is misbehaving, pull them aside and talk to them.)
*4. Build goodwill on good days. (if your students are all doing an excellent job, recognize them for that, be genuine. Appreciate your students when they have done an excellent job.)
*5. Listen. (Listen to your students, ask them how they are doing, ask them about themselves and their interests, just like any relationship, get to know your students and listen to them.)
6. Show them who you are. (Show your students who you are as a person, let them get to know you and what you like to do, such as your hobbies and interests)
7. Have an open door policy. (Create an open door policy in which students can feel comfortable and safe to talk to you outside of the classroom.)
8. Have fun! (We can be so serious as teachers sometimes, but have fun, relax at times and let your students see that you are not always a robot. Feel good about laughing every once in awhile.)
9. Survey. (Give a survey at the beginning of the school year to find out your students' interests right away!)
Here is a great video that shows high expectations while building positive.
1. It can increase academic outcomes.
2. It can increase social outcomes.
3. It can increase students' motivation.
Since relationships can determine student success or failures here are some ways in which you can do to develop positive relationships. (Some of these were taken from NEA website they will have an *. )
1. Set clear and high expectations.
*2. Offer positive reinforcement with your students. (Be aware of your use of words and choice, make sure you are talking to students in an positive yet constructive way.)
*3. Protect the student's self esteem. (Build your students up not down, don't humiliate your students, give them the same respect you would to a colleague if a student is misbehaving, pull them aside and talk to them.)
*4. Build goodwill on good days. (if your students are all doing an excellent job, recognize them for that, be genuine. Appreciate your students when they have done an excellent job.)
*5. Listen. (Listen to your students, ask them how they are doing, ask them about themselves and their interests, just like any relationship, get to know your students and listen to them.)
6. Show them who you are. (Show your students who you are as a person, let them get to know you and what you like to do, such as your hobbies and interests)
7. Have an open door policy. (Create an open door policy in which students can feel comfortable and safe to talk to you outside of the classroom.)
8. Have fun! (We can be so serious as teachers sometimes, but have fun, relax at times and let your students see that you are not always a robot. Feel good about laughing every once in awhile.)
9. Survey. (Give a survey at the beginning of the school year to find out your students' interests right away!)
Here is a great video that shows high expectations while building positive.
References:
Goodwin, R. & Hubbell, E. R. (2013). The 12 touchstones of good teaching: A checklist for staying focused every day.
Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
5 Tips for Better Relationships With Your Students. (n.d.). Retrieved from:
http://www.nea.org/tools/51057.htm
Solution Tree.(2011, July 12). Assertive Discipline: Positive Behavior Management for Today's Classroom. [Video file] Retrieved from:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CobbEzEWTsw
Goodwin, R. & Hubbell, E. R. (2013). The 12 touchstones of good teaching: A checklist for staying focused every day.
Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
5 Tips for Better Relationships With Your Students. (n.d.). Retrieved from:
http://www.nea.org/tools/51057.htm
Solution Tree.(2011, July 12). Assertive Discipline: Positive Behavior Management for Today's Classroom. [Video file] Retrieved from:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CobbEzEWTsw