Building Positive Student-Teacher Relationships in Early Childhood Education
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Jolyn Blank
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Positive student-teacher relationships facilitate children's school adjustment, academic learning, and social-emotional development. According to research, the relationships students build with teachers help them develop a sense of security within themselves, so they are more comfortable to explore and engage in new learning in the classroom. However, building trusting relationships require more on the part of the teacher than just "being nice". This study explored the question: How can I build positive student-teacher relationships to help students gain confidence in their learning and abilities? Data sources included anecdotal records developed from observations, an observation checklist, and student work samples. By describing specific strategies for building positive student-teacher relationships, I illustrate effective relationship-building techniques. I expect to identify strategies for building positive relationships that increase students' motivation to finish and learn new things even if they get upset and frustrated in the beginning. This study's findings are important in terms of helping teachers of young children intentionally develop trusting relationships with their students.
Building Positive Student-Teacher Relationships in Early Childhood Education
Positive student-teacher relationships facilitate children's school adjustment, academic learning, and social-emotional development. According to research, the relationships students build with teachers help them develop a sense of security within themselves, so they are more comfortable to explore and engage in new learning in the classroom. However, building trusting relationships require more on the part of the teacher than just "being nice". This study explored the question: How can I build positive student-teacher relationships to help students gain confidence in their learning and abilities? Data sources included anecdotal records developed from observations, an observation checklist, and student work samples. By describing specific strategies for building positive student-teacher relationships, I illustrate effective relationship-building techniques. I expect to identify strategies for building positive relationships that increase students' motivation to finish and learn new things even if they get upset and frustrated in the beginning. This study's findings are important in terms of helping teachers of young children intentionally develop trusting relationships with their students.
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