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This can be connected to my secondary health students because health is a subject that everyone will use and relate to. Some concepts in health can be a bit controversial and I want to improve my communication to ensure students feel safe to share information and their ideas with me. I want my relationships with students to through in my health class. I believe sharing personal stories will help students picture me more as a person they can talk with rather than just their teacher.

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This mind map shows how communicating with students is based around a common theme of being a reliable adult that the student can count on you to help them in and out of the classroom.

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·Personal greetings every class period

·Open discussion on content

·Being aware of uninviting body language

·Being an active listener

·Share personal experiences

·Don’t be judgmental toward student sharing

·Be aware of facial expressions

·Be cautious of having a demeaning tone

·Have good eye contact

·Allow students thinking time when asking them questions

·Face the student while talking to them

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This cute video is a pep talk for teachers and students. I think this is important to watch because sometimes you can feel like your students just are not taking in the information and can leave you feeling helpless. This video is a reminder that the connection you create with the student can help you help them. The relationship you have with them can help aid in the communication to identify and solve any content issues.

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Kid President's Pep Talk to Teachers and Students!

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Following the video is a list of my beliefs

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This is a video of my teaching philosophy. I thought this was important to put on my page because it is important to stay true to your beliefs. It is easy as a teacher to fall into the regimen of your colleagues even if you disagree with their style because "that's just the way it is"
I want this here to emphasize that what you find important should be immerse in your classroom because it is what makes you a unique teacher!

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In this video Rita Pierson talks about how educators are more than just teachers; they are also parents, family, coaches, mentors etc. She explains that it takes a 'village' to raise and educate a child. Watching this video taught me that not all children have the luxury of a supporting community around them and it is my duty to ensure that all my students know they have me rooting for them and willing to help them succeed. This relationship between my student and I will be crucial to their success in the classroom.

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Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, "They don't pay me to like the kids." Her response: "Kids don't learn from people they don't like.'" A rousing call to educators to believe in their students and actually connect with them on a real, human, personal level.

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Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, "They don't pay me to like the kids." Her response: "Kids don't learn from people they don't like.'" A rousing call to educators to believe in their students and actually connect with them on a real, human, personal level.

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kids

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Rita F. Pierson spent her entire life in or around the classroom, having followed both her parents and grandparents into a career as an educator.

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Rita Pierson: Every kid needs a champion

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Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, "They don't pay me to like the kids." Her response: "Kids don't learn from people they don't like.'" A rousing call to educators to believe in their students and actually connect with them on a real, human, personal level.

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This article taught me the 5X5 activity for a teacher to better understand their student. This is spending time thinking about five things about five different students. Not only does this help you remember them, but helps you get to know them better on a more personal level.

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I learned about communication through body language. The article talks about how a student can pick up on what your body language is saying even if the oral language is different

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The teacher in this article talks about the importance of knowing your students and creating an appropriate relationship with them. Knowing and understanding who they are as a person can better equip you as a teacher to reach them on an intellectual level. I believe if you know your student on a deeper level you can help them more efficiently when they struggle with the material.

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A Focused Practice for Relationship Building

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To connect with all of his students, a teacher reflects intently on five of them each day and makes a point of engaging them.

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Bettering your communication with students

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Bettering your communication with students

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I chose to use this article because I want an open line of communication with my students. This article helps explain how and why this is an effective and crucial relationship to have with your students.

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