How do you get on a teacher's good side?

Answer 1

When I went to college, I was one of three people in my class that was working a full-time job, while going to school full time, and I had the farthest to drive every day... 120 miles. Needless to say, I didn't get much sleep. Roughly two to two and a half hours per day. By the end of each day, I was pretty well wiped out, and on autopilot. We had one monotone instructor, who taught Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, the most difficult, boring class I've ever taken. Usually by the end of class, five to ten people weren't even pretending to be awake anymore. They'd just put their heads down on the desks and sleep.

Since I wanted to stay on the Dean's list, I asked the instructor for the podium he never used, and stood in the back during class, to stay awake.

The instructor seemed to think that was the ultimate show of respect, after many years of people failing and just squeaking by because of sleeping in class, for me to go that far out of my way, and get openly ridiculed by my classmates, and still use that podium for the duration of the semester. I didn't really deserve an 'A' in that class, I think I was about 20 points short of it, but I got it anyway, for, as he said, 'thinking outside the box'.

Basically, the way to get on anyone's good side, is to try to see things from their point of view, and make things easier for them. A little show of respect, along with a little courtesy, goes a long way.

Answer 2

I'm a teacher and here's my three tips I tell all my students for getting on the good side of teachers.

1- Ask questions. When you don't understand something, be sure to ask for clarification. It will show you have interest in learning and you are concerned with your grade. Just don't ask the teacher to repeat something if you weren't paying attention or talking while the teacher was talking- that will just irritate the teacher.

2- Be polite. 90% is an "A" in my class. 89.4% is technically a "B", but being polite always helps me give leeway in helping grade the student. A "good morning" and "good afternoon" always is nice. Also, if you see the teacher in the halls or outside class, saying hello is nice - don't just walk by the teacher like you are strangers.

3 - Learn the teachers pet peeves. Each teacher has his or her pet peeves that really annoy them. Learn what these are and don't do them! For some teachers, it is chewing gum, for others it is asking questions without raising your hand. I can tell you two pet peeves EVERY teacher have. First, don't talk while the teacher is in the middle of talking. Second, tapping on the desk annoys teachers to no end. No teacher wants to hear your rendition of the movie "Drumline" on your desk.

Finally, teachers are humans too. Teachers are not supposed to hold grudges against students, but constant disruption, disrespect, and lack of basic manners make it difficult for teachers to want to continue to offer help to a student. If you are on the bad side of a teacher, it's really hard to change their perception of you.

My guess, is that based simply on the fact that you asked this question ,means you value your teacher's opinion of you. You probably are already a very good student and I'm sure your are on your teachers' good side already. But those are my tips- good luck and be sure to do your homework!

Answer 3

Always be prepared a pop quiz, study hard, always smile, ask questions that involve something your teacher likes to talk about or something good they've done. Always commend them on their approach in regards to teaching ........... all these, or most of them. Do not let them know you're 'brown nosing' them. Be honest, ask questions the teacher will know the answer(s) to.
Always worked for me :-)

Answer 4

It's easy. Follow all the rules of the class. Once you've got that down, be sure to do your work - all of it. If you can't do it, go to them for help. Listen carefully to everything they say, and ask lots of questions (It helps if you have a list of questions you can pull out. It shows you care a lot).
Finally, if you need help, ASK FOR IT. Ask for it whenever you need it, and if you don't care about the subject, don't be afraid to tell them (try: "English isn't my favorite subject, but I really want to be good at it/I really want to learn to like it"). Always be honest - if you didn't do the work, tell them ("I had a rought weekend, and it won't happen again" is lots better than "My dog ate it").
Always be polite, and thank them for helping you.
Kids who do all these things are the ones I remember and like.

Answer 5

Teachers like clever , active students.
those who know when to ask and when to answer.
Those who are funny ,but not to the extent that spoils the lesson.

Answer 6

get good grades. smile at her. talk back occassionally if you have a point to prove. speak out a lot.

Answer 7

become active in class...answer the questions, stuff like that...do your homework and dont give lip...show that you're interested and they will love you...

Answer 8

try an apple :)