Factors that Enhance Student-Teacher Relationships
Teachers who are themselves, do not base their behavior on how they think a teacher should behave, are trustworthy and sincere.
Teacher Authenticity
A teacher's personality, values, beliefs, and attitudes naturally show up in the way they teach. Our students are always learning from who we are.
We teach who we are
Ensures that all students feel safe in the classroom. Positively impacts students' attitudes, interests, productivity, and achievement.
Trust
Comments, questions, responses, phrases, tone, and actions made by teachers. Makes a difference in students' attitudes toward their teacher and content.
Language/Body Language
A way of relating to students that allows for humanity to show, overcomes barriers, invites participation, encourages risk taking, bonds people.
Sense of Humor
____ ____ is how they see and understand the world around them. Defines how they approach classroom management.
Teacher's Worldview
Teachers can convey this through: Pronouncing students' names correctly, allowing for mistakes and providing fresh starts, being honest and non-judgmental.
Respect for students
The way a person thinks, learns, and processes information. If teachers only use strategies related to their own ___ ___ it can harm students who differ from them.
Cognitive Style
Mood regulation, impulse control, intrinsic motivation, empathy, social competence
Abilities teachers can foster in students to help them be emotionally secure
The invisible rules and expectations that guide how people behave in certain situations. Helps students understand how to act in class, who has authority, what is expected of them, what to expect.
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