Unconditional
Positive
Regard
It does not matter how well-designed , aesthetically appealing, and efficient a classroom is if a teacher relates poorly to their students: teaching will be all for naught. Conversely, positive teacher-student relationships can make up for a less-than-ideal room assignment. Building positive teacher-student relationships is arguably the most important factor contributing to the success of students both behaviorally and academically. Students who receive respect and a sense of belonging from their teacher are more likely to be respectful open to learning. At the same time, students who experience disrespect and negativity are more likely to act out and misbehave.
Fostering good teacher-student relationships will pay off in spades. Understanding the complexity of human behavior and social interactions between individuals and within groups, however, is another matter. Attempting to isolate all of the variables that contribute to positive relationships is not always easy or straightforward.
Personality, teaching style, and presence are all factors to this, but how and to what degree? We do not pretend to have all the answers, but we do know that there are common strategies used by highly effective teachers who regularly and consistently develop positive student relationships. These can be learned and developed by all educators.
Classroom Management Benefits for Students
All children deserve the very best education you can deliver, and you play a significant role in helping a student feel like a valued classroom member. You can guide your students to enjoy and appreciate each other and are respectful, motivated, and responsible.
Teachers who undergo my training tell us that their students report many common positive effects such as an increase in their enjoyment of the teacher and subject matter; a motivation to come to class more often, and to pay more attention in class. Thus, my training facilitates both student motivation for learning and also enhances student receptivity to and enjoyment of what is being taught.
Teachers will learn how to really know their students and respond to them individually. Students in such a classroom feel seen, known, and valued, which improves the overall feel of the classroom and replenishes energy and time for intellectual work together.