10 Promises to Build Relationships with Students by Bekah O'Day

Show Genuine Interest in the Student:

bekahoday13 — 2024-05-03 03:49:19 UTC

Teacher should ask questions about students and want to know more about the child. This creates a bond with the student.

Active Listening:

bekahoday13 — 2024-05-03 03:51:30 UTC

Teacher should be willing to sit down with the child and listen to their thoughts and opinions. Students will feel more heard like they have an important voice in the classroom.

Be Approachable:

bekahoday13 — 2024-05-03 03:52:44 UTC

As a teacher you want to give off a very welcoming, friendly vibe that students feel comfortable with. You do not want your students to be scared of you. They will not share information with you and go to you for help if needed.

Provide Individual Feedback:

bekahoday13 — 2024-05-03 03:54:08 UTC

Each student should receive personalized feedback about their work so they feel important. This will make them want to try to improve because they see that you care enough to personally critique them. Rather than giving the same feedback to everyone.

Encourage Participation:

bekahoday13 — 2024-05-03 03:55:22 UTC

Teachers should make sure everyone feels included and has the opportunity to contribute to the classroom. This means giving support when people participate and creating an environment that students comfortable to do so.

Be Understanding and Patient:

bekahoday13 — 2024-05-03 03:56:56 UTC

A teacher should be very understanding of their students because it shows they have support behind them. You never know what a child is going through and being accepting is always helpful. Children learn and do tasks at different paces so being patient is key to helping that child succeed.

Be Excited about Success:

bekahoday13 — 2024-05-03 03:58:27 UTC

Sometimes learning can be a very difficult process so when students finally reach a goal or show improvement, it is important to celebrate that. It will instill some confidence in the student and might raise their self esteem in the class.

Create a Supportive and Inclusive Environment:

bekahoday13 — 2024-05-03 04:00:10 UTC

A classroom should be a support system for all students in the classroom so you want to build a little community of encouragement throughout the students and their peers. Classmates can cheer everyone on and make everyone feel loved. This starts with the teacher making sure everyone feels included and seen.

Stay in Touch:

bekahoday13 — 2024-05-03 04:01:23 UTC

Even when school is out or the class is on breaks, it is crucial for a teacher to reach out to families and make sure they feel supported. This creates a bond with the student and family. They will see that you are going out of your way to check up on them.

Be Consistent and Reliable:

bekahoday13 — 2024-05-03 04:02:46 UTC

A teacher is almost another form of a parent for students. It is important that teachers stay consistent on the support they are giving so the child never questions it. They also she stay a good resource for the child in case they need help or a person to go to in hard times.