STRATEGIES IN BUILDING POSITIVE TEACHER STUDENT RELATIONSHIP

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REMEMBER YOUR STUDENTS NAMES, EVERYONE OF THEM!

Avoid calling them with inappropriate nickname
or numbers. Example: Shorty, last in class.

It is due to the fact that students will feel happy

and glad, being able to be recognised by their teacher, as a proof of their existence.

BE A MOTIVATOR
This serves to promote students intrinsic
motivation.

Teacher can create students sense of belonging

through activities such as discussion, slogan or motto of the class.

RESPONSIBILITY
Involve students in decision making, and
overcoming the consequences.

Dividing of tasks which require students to work

together as a team, such as create class rules.

Selecting class monitor.

SHOW THAT YOU CARE

A loving and caring teacher is able to show their care
towards students, and this can ensure a good developing teacher-student relationship.

Teacher must:
Not be bias towards certain student Give attention to all of the students

Get to know them

Be a good listener and make observation

CRACK SOME JOKES!

A teacher with good sense of humour will be able to
relieve students stress as well as create a harmony and cheerful classroom environment.

It will reduce the gap between teacher and student. Care must be taken that only appropriate jokes and level
of humour is apply.

INDIVIDUALIZE
Paula Denton, author of The Power of Our
Words: Teacher Language that Helps Children Learn, believes building relationships creates a more learning-friendly environment. Understanding how the child operates allows the teacher to further individualize their curriculum and find creative ways to help the student successfully grasp the material.

WATCH WHAT YOU SAY

One mistake some teachers make is using harsh
language with students. They use sarcasm when joking or unkind words when disciplining them. Then, everyone is uncomfortable. Educators can create an environment where students feel comfortable learning and the teacher maintains order without using such language, simply by being mindful of the choice of words used.

Teachers need to remember that they are talking to a

student and they need to respond to them on a professional level.

It is always shaming to a child and should not be used,

even if it is being used in a sense of playfulness, as one

KEEP TRYING TO REACH YOUR STUDENTS

But everyone has bad days, even educators. A situation

that easily could have been diffused escalates to voiceraising or students are offended by a teacher's reaction to a comment in class.

In schools, relationships are treated as luxuries. It is a

necessity for learning. A simple apology will let students understand, thus leading down to having open communication. Being an educator does not mean they are always right. It is essential to let students know that things are fine and everyone makes mistakes.