Building Classroom Rapport

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Which of the following is NOT essential to build good rapport with students?

Knowing their interests and background

Showing support

Empathy

Punishing their mistakes (correct)

What is the result of not building rapport with students?

Students will learn more from their teachers

Students will not respect their teachers

Students will not learn from their teachers (correct)

Students will not like their teachers

Why is it important to celebrate students' achievements?

To make them feel special

To encourage them and build confidence (correct)

To punish their mistakes

To show favouritism

What does 'Every child needs a champion' mean?

Every child needs a teacher who never gives up on them Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for teachers to know their students' names?

To build rapport Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of showing a sense of humour in class?

Students will enjoy the class more Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for teachers to be respectful?

To build trust with students Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using relative examples in teaching?

To make the lesson more relatable Signup and view all the answers

Why is consistency important in teaching?

To build trust and respect Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is involved in intellectual functions such as memory, attention, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness?

Cerebrum Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the corpus callosum?

To connect the left and right hemispheres of the brain Signup and view all the answers

How many neurons are present in the human brain?

A hundred billion Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the nervous system?

To control and respond to body functions and direct behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cerebellum?

To control muscle movement and coordination Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the deep longitudinal fissure that divides the cerebrum into two hemispheres?

Longitudinal fissure Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which the left and right hemispheres of the brain communicate with each other?

Corpus callosum function Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a lobe of the brain?

Pancreas Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the thalamus?

To relay sensory information Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which neurons communicate with each other?

Synaptic transmission Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Importance of Rapport in the Classroom

Human connections between teachers and students are crucial in the classroom.
Good or bad, teachers and classmates have always had an impact on our lives.

Quotes from Rita Pierson

Students do not learn from teachers they do not like.
"Every child needs a champion."
Every child deserves an adult who will never give up on them.

Building a Good Rapport with Students

Essential elements include:
- Empathy
- Knowledge of students' interests and backgrounds
- Showing interest in their lives
- Creating activities related to their interests
- Knowing and learning their names
- Showing support
- Celebrating small achievements instead of punishing mistakes

Effective Tips for Building Rapport

Know your students' names
Be humble and comfortable with making mistakes or not knowing
Show a sense of humor
Be aware of your body language and move close to the students
Be consistent and respectful
Foster active learning and interactions
Be available for your students
Use relatable examples, songs, and things they like
Empower your students by saying "you can"
Look for the good in your students, such as their strengths and talents
Enjoy your classes and they will enjoy them as well
Establish clear rules and set limits/boundaries

Neuroscience: The Study of the Nervous System

Neuroscience is the study of the brain, development, functions, chemistry, pharmacology, and pathology of the nervous system.
The nervous system controls everything we do, including breathing, thinking, and feeling.
The nervous system is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and all the nerves of the body.
The brain is the control center, and the spinal cord is the major highway to and from the brain.

The Brain: The Body's Most Complex Organ

The human brain has approximately 100 billion neurons, all of which are in use.
Each neuron communicates with many other neurons to form circuits and share information.
Proper nervous system function involves coordinated action of neurons in many brain regions.
The nervous system influences and is influenced by all other body systems, such as cardiovascular, endocrine, and immune systems.

Parts of the Brain

Cerebrum: The largest part of the human brain, involved in intellectual functions such as memory, attention, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.
Cerebrum is divided into left and right hemispheres, connected by the corpus callosum.
Each hemisphere subdivides into frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal lobes.
Left side of the brain is related to analysis, logic, math, language, while the right side is related to creativity, intuition, feelings, and arts.

Functions of the Lobes

Frontal lobe: Executive functions, thinking, planning, organizing, and problem solving, emotions, and behavioral control, personality.
Motor cortex: Movement.
Sensory cortex: Sensations.
Parietal lobe: Perception, making sense of the world, arithmetic, and spelling.
Occipital lobe: Vision.
Temporal lobe: Memory, understanding, and language.

Language and the Brain

Broca's area: Involved in production of speech sound.
Wernicke's area: Involved in understanding of speech.
Motor cortex: Controls the movements of muscles.
Arcuate fasciculus: Connects Wernicke's area to Broca's area.

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Explore the importance of human connections between teachers and students in the classroom, including quotes from Rita Pierson and essential elements of building a good rapport with students.