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How to Communicate Effectively with Teachers

How to Communicate Effectively with Teachers. Seven Basic Strategies. Make eye contact with the teacher as often as possible during class time Let the teacher know if you are having problems understanding material LONG before the test Ask questions before assignments are due

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How to Communicate Effectively with Teachers

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  1. How to Communicate Effectively with Teachers

  2. Seven Basic Strategies • Make eye contact with the teacher as often as possible during class time • Let the teacher know if you are having problems understanding material LONG before the test • Ask questions before assignments are due • Think about your non-verbal communication with the teacher • When you goof up, admit it and apologize and promise to try harder • Use “I statements rather than “you” statements • Be friendly

  3. Eye Contact • Don’t be afraid to look your teacher in the eye during class and when you see the teacher in the hallways outside of class time • The teacher will get to know your name more quickly and will be more likely to have a positive attitude about you • Sit in a place in the front of the class if the teacher gives you a choice

  4. Catch Problems Early • You know when you are not understanding something that is being taught • Tell the teacher right away instead of waiting until it is too late • Don’t just say “I don’t understand the whole thing.” That really annoys teachers! • Be specific “I got the first two steps of the problem but got stuck at the third step.”

  5. Ask questions before assignments are due • Don’t wait until the last minute to ask a teacher for help with an assignment • That means --- don’t wait till the last minute to start assignments. • As soon as you realize you are having problems, ask the teacher for help

  6. Non-verbal communication • Your body language communicates lots to the people around you • Crossed arms says “I don’t want to listen to you” • Eye rolling says “I think what you just said was stupid” • Turning your body away from someone says “you aren’t important enough for me to pay my undivided attention to”

  7. Accept Responsibility • When you make a mistake, admit it • Apologize for it without “qualifying” it (I’m sorry, but it was ‘cause…” • Promise to try harder

  8. “I” Statements • Being statements with “I” instead of “You • “I feel this way when you do …” rather than “you make me feel like….” • “I don’t understand” rather than “You didn’t explain it right”

  9. Be Friendly • Smile at the teacher • Show a genuine interest in the subject or at least try to seem like you are interested • Greet the teacher by name “Good morning, Mr. ….; Good afternoon Mrs. …”

  10. Let’s Review • Make eye contact with the teacher as often as possible during class time • Let the teacher know if you are having problems understanding material LONG before the test • Ask questions before assignments are due • Think about your non-verbal communication with the teacher • When you goof up, admit it and apologize and promise to try harder • Use “I statements rather than “you” statements • Be friendly

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