Having a
relationship on a somewhat personal level is important for both the teachers
and students. I think if a relationship is present it can be advantageous for
both groups. The students will feel like the teacher cares and I think
respect will him/her a lot more. This close relationship will be
beneficial for teachers because it will allow them to have a better
understanding of the kids, and also build respect. From my own experience, when
a teacher tried to be “cool” with my peers and I we were more likely to turn in
homework, participate in discussion, etc.
These relationships can make school pleasurable.
I don’t think it
will always be easy to form this relationship because there might be some children
who are hard to get know for any reasons (i.e. shy). I came across this website: http://www.nea.org/tools/51057.htm. The website suggests a few ways teachers can work on building these kinds
of positive relationships.
Do you feel the same
way as I do or do you think that teacher’s should be “strictly down to business”?
Whatever your stance is, why do you think you feel this way?
I completely agree! A relationship with our students is vital to both our job and their learning. I can think of so many instances where one of my teachers as a youngster never tried to really understand me or my fellow classmates and because of that, we didn't try hard in those classrooms. By fostering a positive relationship with your kids, you are ensuring that you will create a circle of reciprocity in your classroom. What drew me to teaching is the warmth and caring that is inherent to the profession. I don't plan on being "strictly down to business" in my future classroom and I hope I never have to.
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