Teachers and Students Relationships
Education is the key to success in life and Teachers make a lasting impact in the lives of their students. Teaching is the greatest test of optimism. Great teachers focus not on compliance, but on connections and relationships. It is the little conversations that build the relationships and make an impact on each student. The best teacher teaches from the heart-not from the text book.T he day you are willing to veer off the Lesson plan, follow a student’s lead and learn with your students is the day you really become a TEACHER! Those who LEARN more than they can TEACH are the best TEACHERS of all. They don’t care how you know until they know how much you care. The teacher’s goal is simple to help the students reach theirs.
I love working with the students of today. I call my students “my children” because in our time together they are not just names on the Attendance list, they become a part of my heart. Their energy and enthusiasm is contagious, and working with them truly does help to keep me young. I am certain that I learn as much from them as they do from me. Older generations are notorious for complaining about younger generations: “In my day we never would have . . .” But I must compliment this generation for being so accomplished, for their ability to multitask and to adapt to new technologies. I am impressed.
To me, this generation of students is different for two primary reasons: technology and closer family relationships. The technological advances of the past several years have been substantial. Today’s students grew up with the Internet, computers and cell phones prevalent in all aspects of their lives. They embrace new technologies and adapt faster than their predecessors.
The teachers should not try to fix students, they should fix themselves first. The good teacher makes the poor student good and the good student superior. When our students fail,we as teachers, too have failed. Why should a student show an interest in our classes if we do not show an interest in them? Show them you care. Student relationships must come first. relationships with students extend far beyond the class rooms. The strength of our student relationships makes the difference in translating our passion for teaching into their passion for learning
The present day Students are nothing if not impressive. The admissions requirements have become so stringent that every student is quite accomplished, not only in terms of academics but also in terms of athletics, performing arts and humanitarian efforts. So accomplished, in fact, that some faculty members, including me, sometimes wonder how we are teaching at the University that would not have admitted us.
While some students are the best and brightest in this country, they still deal with the same issues of transitioning to a college environment and managing their time among all the opportunities and distractions. Sometimes faculty members forget that just because the students are accomplished does not mean that they aren’t struggling with various choices.
Speaking of choices, the College years have been referred to as a time of emerging adulthood and a time of both exploration and commitment. As educators we need to encourage exploration as a means of helping students to make independent decisions for the future, to make a commitment. We hope they will develop these abilities during their time with us. They are the future leaders of this country, and we want to encourage and enable their passion and ingenuity.
Student teacher relationships are very important. When I was researching about Student teacher relationships and student learning outcomes the question how do Student teacher relationships have an impact on student learning outcomes emerged. Research has found that there is a link between Student teacher relationships and student learning outcomes.
Students that have positive relationships with their teachers have been found to be highly motivated ,focused on their task, and have greater overall learning outcomes. The strength of our student relationships makes the difference in translating our passion for teaching into their passion for learning.
TO CONCLUDE…There are 5 things that students expect from their teachers:
1.Moments of Wonder
2.Understanding of their World
3.Mutual Trust
4.A bit of Humour
5.A lively Environment