Positive relationships between teachers and students can make all the difference in promoting academic, social, and emotional success. The author presents K-12 teachers with a practical teacher-student relationship (TSR) methodology for purposefully forming these vital connections. Educators can learn to harness the power of relationships and foster a sense of belonging, leading to fewer academic and behavioral challenges and equity gaps.
This book will help K-12 teachers: - Realize student perspectives and how they affect teacher-student relationships
- Create more meaningful teaching experiences and more powerful professional habits
- See how positive teacher-student relationships foster academic success
- Understand the importance of using effective communication and building a classroom community where students feel accepted
- Discover practical ways for building bonds with students who are facing academic challenges and promote a more inclusive classroom
- Reveal their teacher "brand" and how it can foster student connections
Contents: Introduction
Part I: Brand Chapter 1: Make the Right First Impression
Chapter 2: Create Your Brand
Part II: Bond Chapter 3: Identify Your Community of Learners
Chapter 4: Build Your Communication
Chapter 5: Support Your Students' Special Needs
Chapter 6: Cultivate Diverse Connections
Chapter 7: Create an Inclusive Environment by Responding to Student Voices
Part III: Build Chapter 8: Design Your TSR
Epilogue: Reflect for Self-Efficacy and Change
References and Resources
Index
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Solution Tree
Published: 05/17/2024
ISBN: 9781960574169
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 9.92h x 6.93w x 0.39d
