I enjoyed reading the Compelled Educator Blog about 74 practical ways to build relationships with students. There were some practical ways that I read that I practice now with my students. I do agree that taking out time to build these student relationship are important. In fact, they're necessary to enhance the classroom learning environment. Six of the strategies that I really spoke me to were:
I believe that it is very important to build relationships in and out the classroom. Not only in your own personal class but also with other students on campus. One particular 4th Grade student who is not in my class has the opportunity to build a relationship at the beginning of the year. Everyday during the walkers dismissal, we would walk and talk everyday until she reached her destination. I got the chance to learn that she was into Soccer, had a little brother, and how she enjoyed her Science classes. Building these relationships with students is essential and teachers should set time aside to fulfill if not all at least some of the practical ways to get to know their students. They become more comfortable around you, the classroom management will increase, and everyone will be more willing to interact during the lessons. It also helps you as a teacher to know how to differentiate instruction and know what real world connections you could apply to the lesson. It's Amazing! Link to Blog: http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2017/03/74-practical-ways-to-build.html
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