Teacher-Student Relationship

Lexi Beckett
Marietta College
Abstract: My poster focuses on the importance of
teacher-student relationships and how it affects Methods of Building Teacher-Student Relationships:
students. Through review of the literature, I hope •Use intercultural communicative competence (ICC).
to show that having a positive relationship with  Understand and respect that others come from different
teachers helps students to be able to focus on cultures.
academic goals.  Use appropriate effective and respectful
communication when interacting with others
 Understand your own cultural affiliation and how it
changes your perspective.
Impact of Teacher-Student Relationships
•Important factor in developmental period
•Students with positive teacher-student
relationships are less likely to feel burnt out.
•Students who experienced positive teacher-
student relationship at a young age were less
likely to commit delinquent acts during
adolescents.

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