EDFE 500 - Relating to Students

In the article Relating to Students, Marzano gives four ways that

teachers can better relate to students. There are many more ways to
relate to students; each teacher brings with them their own set of
relational skills. For me, having come from Deaf culture where
Storytelling is highly valued, I tell stories from my life as a teenager. In
this way, students see that I am not only human, but feel that I can
relate to what theyre going through as teenagers. I try to tell stories
that have positive messages and are embedded with valuable life
lessons. I often make fun of myself. I believe this encourages students
to laugh and express themselves freely in a safe and positive
environment where relating to each other is a core value.
Marzano, Robert J. (2007) Relating to Students: Its What You Do That
Counts
The Art and Science of Teaching. Educational Leadership.
March 2011. B2-B3.