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Totally making connections between the world and the students... relevant and important. Consistently model behavior that demonstrates out of the box lifestyle.

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Building rapport is something that I strongly value.  I try to build rapport by looking students in the eyes, asking them questions about their activities, getting excited about their successes (in school and out of school), and genuinely showing kindness.
I try to talk to them in the hallways. I talk to them uptown. I go to their events.  I ask about their families.  It's in these conversations that we have many teachable moments that teach much more than grammar and literature.
I must admit that this is one of my favorite things about my job, so it's an easier one for me.

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I build rapport with my students by sharing stories and taking an interest in their lives.  If they think you are listening completely and genuinely interested, it builds a bond between student and teacher. I also use a lot of humor and funny stories to build rapport. They know that they are able to make mistakes in a safe setting, and therefore they are not afraid to take risks in my classroom.  By building rapport it also increases their confidence and makes them a much stronger student!

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Building rapport is something I have really been focusing on since I've seen Dave speak at the TIES conference.  I think we are fortunate to live and work in a small community that makes building rapport with the students easier.  I try to set aside time in the morning for students to share what they did the previous night, weekend, or share things they're excited about.  Recently, I've also been selecting a student or two every week and sending a postcard home.  It'll say something along the lines of, "Hey Bob, I really appreciate how you always help your friend read his AR tests.  You're always such a kind, caring, humorous young man.  I appreciate having you in class and love getting to learn with you every day.  Keep on being a great friend."

I am really thinking/wanting to be the "crazy Dave Burgess teacher", but I'm scared of putting myself out there like that. However, I keep telling myself it's about the kids and their educations, not the fact I may look like an idiot. I do believe, that Dave is right....his tactics might be a little out there--but rapport will move mountains.

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I have been making a conscious effort to greet students in the hallway as they come into class. I have found that they will often tell me things about their days or the assignments that might be due that day during this time instead of stopping the classes progress or perhaps causing themselves embarrassment by doing it when I am collecting the assignment. My take-away from this section is how we are blessed to live in an area where we interact with students in school and in the community all the time. Rapport comes naturally and is MUCH easier than it is in a larger school or community. With that said, we all tend to have students with whom rapport easier and some with whom it is harder. The key is for us to communicate with each other so that all students are "covered".

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I feel that we build rapport with the students just by saying "HI" or "Good Morning". Asking them how their weekend was, did they do anything fun, or what did they do.  Just casual conversations about the weather, day of the week, what is for lunch.  And genuinely make and effort to WANT to KNOW how or what the are feeling.  

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I feel that we build rapport with the students just by saying "HI" or "Good Morning". Asking them how their weekend was, did they do anything fun, or what did they do.  Just casual conversations about the weather, day of the week, what is for lunch.  And genuinely make and effort to WANT to KNOW how or what the are feeling.  

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With the small school setting, I feel that I/we can really get to know the students. By attending their games, or other functions that they are engaged in. Sometimes going out of the way if they look like they are having a tough day or whatever ask them if they need to talk or help.

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I build rapport with my students simply by sharing stories, asking how their weekend/summer/holiday/game was. I don't always get the "top notch" students, so sometimes a simple smile or hello (acknowledgement) makes a difference. I like to think my classroom represents our lives as we see it...things change and we have to adapt to it, or figure out how to make it work. We have real-life discussions which brings in "teachable moments". I don't always connect with all of my students, as with us being a small school we really should have some sort of connection, so I would like to make a point to connect with those who typically don't get my attention. It does make them "want" to be in your room more!

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It is a little easier for me to build rapport with my students because I typically have less students in my room at one time.  I try to give them time to talk with me about themselves.  I like when I get to know them and learn things about who they are.  It helps me get on their level.  Building that rapport helps the students trust me and then we can learn :)

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It is a little easier for me to build rapport with my students because I typically have less students in my room at one time.  I try to give them time to talk with me about themselves.  I like when I get to know them and learn things about who they are.  It helps me get on their level.  Building that rapport helps the students trust me and then we can learn :)