2006-06-07 14:44:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
When I look back on the teachers with whom I've had the most positive relationships, I realize that it had a lot to do with their belief in my abilities and their tendency not to overly exert the supposed 'imbalance' of authority in our relationship.
In order for a teacher to have a meaningful relationship with his students, he needs to extend his role from merely educational *instructor* to that of parent and friend. While it is necessary to have a strong personality that is capable of handling or preventing destructive moments of indiscipline, I think it is also necessary to communicate to students that they are special, important and capable of achieving their goals. It is essential that they receive a sense of confidence in their abilities, since this is an important determinant of how well they will eventually perform in the class and---possibly---their future.
2006-06-07 15:06:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get to know each other on a personal level. Find out what are the others interests. I find my students respect me more if I can ask them "How was your basketball game last night?" or if I tell them "You were awesome in the play on Saturday!"
2006-06-07 21:59:38 · answer #2 · answered by bunstihl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋