FACTORS INFLUENCING TEACHER STUDENT RELATIONSHIP
FOREWORD
The teacher-student relationship takes time and effort to maintain.
This relationship is based on the bilateral relationship with mutual trust, respect and understanding. It is an ongoing effort that requires honesty, time and patience; not something that can be forced.
Teachers action
Appearance and body language
Factors influencing teacher student relationship
Role model
Classroom environment
TEACHERS APPEARANCE AND BODY LANGUAGE
A teachers appearance and body language shows the characteristics
of professionalism,
Meanwhile, the correct ethics of dress code will also highlight the
professionalism of teacher.
Gents & Ladies: Formal/Baju Melayu/Sports attire
FURTHERMORE
Body language of a teacher can indirectly deliver message towards
the students, even without any communication.
Example: If a teacher enter a class with a smile and teach with
passion and hope, it will indirectly enhance students interest to study more.
Maintain direct eye contact.
TEACHERS ACTION
A teachers action reflects his/her character. A positive and polite action will normally followed by students. Suggestions:
Be a prudent but strict teacher. Empathy Cautious in word selection.
BE A ROLE MODEL
A teachers attitude and action is often imitate by students. So it is a
wise choice for a teacher to be a role model in order to shape their students attitude with ease.
Example:
Showing interest and passion towards learning subject.
Stay optimistic and happy at all times.
Using appropriate communication skills
Empathy and care towards students Mind your Ps and Qs Thank You Remember their names
CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT
A conducive learning environment = Better teacher-student
relationship
A clean, tidy and bright classroom will brings out the best of learning
process of students, with the aid of good communication skills (delivery and listening).
A good learning environment will also enhance teacher-student
relationship; it gives out the closeness to them.
CHARACTERISTICS OF GOOD LEARNING ENVIRONMENT:
Tidy, clean and bright Packed with motivation, food for thoughts and word of
encouragements.
Tools for teaching Projector, whiteboard, computer, visualizer,
internet access and etc.
Appropriate space Enhance students cognitive development.
STRATEGIES IN BUILDING POSITIVE TEACHER STUDENT RELATIONSHIP
Remember your students names Be a motivator Responsibiliy Show that you care
Strategies in building positive teacher student relationship
Try to reach your student
Individualise
Watch what you say Sense of humour
FOREWORD
There are 2 ways in building positive teacher-student relationship:
It have to be done on the very first day at school! It have to be a continuous process, no quitting!
Based on Myint (2005), it is necessary for teacher to minimise the
negative feelings towards students, on the other hand practice the positive feelings such as self-esteem.
REMEMBER YOUR STUDENTS NAMES, EVERYONE OF THEM!
Avoid calling them with inappropriate nickname or numbers. Example:
Shorty, last in class.
It is due to the fact that students will feel happy and glad, being able to
be recognised by their teacher, as a proof of their existence.
BE A MOTIVATOR
This serves to promote students intrinsic motivation. Teacher can create students sense of belonging through activities
such as discussion, slogan or motto of the class.
RESPONSIBILITY
Involve students in decision making, and overcoming the
consequences.
Dividing of tasks which require students to work together as a team,
such as create class rules.
Selecting class monitor.
SHOW THAT YOU CARE
A loving and caring teacher is able to show their care towards
students, and this can ensure a good developing teacher-student relationship.
Teacher must:
Not be bias towards certain student
Give attention to all of the students
Get to know them Be a good listener and make observation
CRACK SOME JOKES! =D
A teacher with good sense of humour will be able to relieve students
stress as well as create a harmony and cheerful classroom environment.
It will reduce the gap between teacher and student. Care must be taken that only appropriate jokes and level of humour is
apply.
INDIVIDUALIZE
Paula Denton, author of The Power of Our Words: Teacher Language
that Helps Children Learn, believes building relationships creates a more learning-friendly environment. Understanding how the child operates allows the teacher to further individualize their curriculum and find creative ways to help the student successfully grasp the material.
WATCH WHAT YOU SAY
One mistake some teachers make is using harsh language with students. They use sarcasm when joking or unkind words when disciplining them. Then, everyone is uncomfortable. Educators can create an environment where students feel comfortable learning and the teacher maintains order without using such language, simply by being mindful of the choice of words used. Teachers need to remember that they are talking to a student and they need to respond to them on a professional level. It is always shaming to a child and should not be used, even if it is being used in a sense of playfulness, as one need to be careful and not careless.
KEEP TRYING TO REACH YOUR STUDENTS
But everyone has bad days, even educators. A situation that easily
could have been diffused escalates to voice-raising or students are offended by a teacher's reaction to a comment in class.
In schools, relationships are treated as luxuries. It is a necessity for
learning. A simple apology will let students understand, thus leading down to having open communication. Being an educator does not mean they are always right. It is essential to let students know that things are fine and everyone makes mistakes.
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