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Ch 3. Building Respectful, Caring Relationships

Ch 3. Building Respectful, Caring Relationships. The Story of Annie. “I want to show the children that I care about them. I don’t want to rule this classroom like a dictator. If I said no when someone asks to go to the bathroom, that would be showing them that I don’t respect them.” (52)

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Ch 3. Building Respectful, Caring Relationships

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  1. Ch 3. Building Respectful, Caring Relationships

  2. The Story of Annie • “I want to show the children that I care about them. I don’t want to rule this classroom like a dictator. If I said no when someone asks to go to the bathroom, that would be showing them that I don’t respect them.” (52) • Her commitment to “care” which she defined as “never say no” led to a situation so chaotic and so confused that no learning, teaching or caring was possible.

  3. Why is Showing Care Important • Students are more likely to cooperate with teachers whom they see as caring, trustworthy and respectful. • Modeling acceptance and appreciation of diversity. • Helps develop self esteem and a drive to create learning.

  4. Ways of Showing Care and Respect for Students Be Welcoming • Smile!! • Greet students at the door. • Learn phrases in non-native languages. • Learn names.

  5. Learn About Students’ Lives • Ask about their lives and interests. • Have students write about themselves. Be Sensitive to Concerns • Think about classroom events from a student’s point of view. • Include students in big decisions. • Don’t share grades. • Discuss inappropriate behavior in private

  6. Establish and Enforce Clear Expectations for Behavior • Clear rules and routines. • Stay clear and consistent when instructing. Be Fair • Make a balance • Rules apply to everyone, no exceptions but also, every student has different needs. • Special cases? • “Teachers may be more concerned about equal treatment than students are.” (57)

  7. Be a Real Person (As well as a teacher) • Disclosing information • Not more than you would want your students and their parents to know. • Think about why you are giving out personal info. • Admit mistakes. Share Responsibility • Allow students to make some choices (independent reading, schedule, activities)

  8. Reduce Intrinsic Control • The use of rewards and punishments outside of the scope of a learning environment. • Discuss possible penalties or rewards with students. Be Inclusive • Acknowledge differences in student learning • Respect differences of all types (religious, racial, ethnic etc) • Learn about disabilities, cultures, races, sexual orientations that may be represented in your classroom

  9. Search for Students’ Strengths • Focus on a student’s experiences and strong points not just faults. Develop Communication Skills • Be a good listener • Demonstrate empathy • Promote the asking of questions

  10. More on Communication • Attending and Acknowledging • Active Listening (pg66) • Questioning • Problem Solving (pg69) • Be cautious of touching

  11. Building Caring Relationships Among Students • Model and recognize pro-social behavior. • Provide opportunities for students to get to know one another. • Hold class meetings • Use cooperative learning groups • Teach social-emotional skills (pg79) • BEST monitor Body posture, make Eye contact, Say nice words, use respectful Tone of voice • Curb peer harassment and bullying

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