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Building relationships with students is crucial for effective classroom management. Learn practical tips such as active listening, showing interest, and using positive interactions. Discover why knowing students' names, engaging in nonacademic conversations, and correcting errors constructively are key aspects. Improve student comfort and create a positive learning environment.
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Building relationships • Building relationships with students is thought to be a critical element in classroom management. • While “building relationships” may seem like a subjective construct, there are certain behaviors in which teachers engage when building relationships with students. • What are some examples? Simonsen & Myers, 2015
Building relationships • What does “building a relationship” with students actually mean? • Listening • Showing interest in them and their lives • Frequent, positive interactions • Why is this so important? • Students feel comfortable. • School becomes reinforcing. Simonsen & Myers, 2015
Building relationships • Know students’ names and use them frequently. • Engage in nonacademic conversations with students. • Practice active listening with students. • Correct errors in a positive, constructive manner. • Smile and be enthusiastic about the content being taught. Simonsen & Myers, 2015