Teacher-Student Relationship Strategies

Questions and Answers

What is Marzano - chpt 4?

Why is it important for teachers to build positive relationships with students?

If teachers create a good relationship with students, then students are more readily acceptable to the rules and procedures and the disciplinary actions that follow their violations.

Why is it important to have a balance of dominance and cooperation?

Having a good balance between dominance and cooperation provides the optimal teacher-student relationship for learning.

What are specific ways to establish dominance? (Select all that apply)

Exhibit assertive behavior Signup and view all the answers

What are specific ways to establish cooperation? (Select all that apply)

Provide flexible learning goals Signup and view all the answers

What are the various characteristics of the 5 different types of 'high needs' students?

Passive, aggressive, attention problems, perfectionist, socially inept. Signup and view all the answers

What is Marzano - chpt 5?

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What does 'Mental Set' refer to?

'Frame of mind'; Mindfulness and heightened awareness. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'withitness' and how can it be developed?

'Withitness' is awareness of classroom dynamics; it can be developed by scanning the room and reacting immediately. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'emotional objectivity' and how can it be developed?

Emotional objectivity allows teachers to handle discipline without emotion; it can be developed by monitoring thoughts and reframing situations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the student's responsibility to self-manage?

Self-discipline, self-management, self-regulation, self-control, social skills. Signup and view all the answers

What does the majority of the U.S. believe about schools' responsibilities in teaching students responsibility?

Teaching responsibility is a high priority; 98% believe schools should help teach self-discipline. Signup and view all the answers

What is Wong - chpt 12?

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What is building a positive reputation?

The way you introduce yourself and greet students on the first day of school can determine how much you will achieve together. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Importance of Positive Relationships

Positive relationships between teachers and students enhance receptiveness to rules and disciplinary actions.
Lack of positive relationships leads to student resistance against established rules and procedures.

Balance of Dominance and Cooperation

A balance of dominance and cooperation fosters optimal teacher-student relationships, essential for effective learning.

Establishing Dominance

Assertive behavior includes using confident body language and tone, as well as persistence to elicit proper behavior from students.
Clear learning goals should be set at the onset of a unit, with continued feedback and revision throughout, culminating in a summative review.

Establishing Cooperation

Flexible learning goals empower students to engage in setting their own learning objectives.
Personal interest in students includes informal conversations and recognition of important life events, enhancing rapport.
Implementing equitable classroom behaviors means making eye contact, engaging all students in discussions, and providing adequate wait time.
Appropriate responses to incorrect answers encourage collaboration and deeper understanding through guided hints and elaboration prompts.

Characteristics of High Needs Students

Passive students may fear relationships and failure.
Aggressive students exhibit hostility and oppositional behavior.
Attention problem students display hyperactivity or inattentiveness.
Perfectionist students strive for nearly unattainable levels of success.
Socially inept students struggle with making and maintaining friendships, often misinterpreting social cues.

Mental Set

"Frame of mind" has the largest effect size in educational outcomes.
Mindfulness involves heightened situational awareness and conscious control over thoughts and behaviors.

Developing Withitness

Withitness is the awareness of all classroom activities at all times.
To develop withitness, continuously scan the classroom, react immediately to situations, anticipate problems, and learn from master teachers.

Emotional Objectivity

Emotional objectivity aids in managing disciplinary issues impartially.
Teachers demonstrating emotional objectivity often achieve greater student success compared to peers.
Development methods include examining reasoning behind actions and monitoring personal thoughts.

Student Responsibility for Self-Management

Self-management encompasses self-discipline, self-regulation, and the cultivation of social skills.
Students should be taught that they are responsible for their behavior and provided strategies to self-regulate.

Public Beliefs on Teaching Responsibility

Teaching responsibility ranks as a high priority in U.S. education.
A significant majority (98%) of Americans believe schools should focus on preparing students for responsible citizenship.

Building a Positive Reputation

The initial introduction and greetings on the first school day shape students' perceptions and potential for collaborative success throughout the year.
Proactive engagement with students’ families before the school year promotes strong connections.

Description

Explore the essential strategies for fostering effective teacher-student relationships through positive interactions and a balance of dominance and cooperation. This quiz covers the importance of assertive behavior, flexible learning goals, and personal investment in students.