Instead, they made assumptions about the child’s background based on their own childhoods as a result, the child received four different types of care-which may not necessarily have been appropriate to his/her needs. It didn’t even occur to the teachers to ask the parents-or the child himself-what the child’s needs might be. When one researcher interviewed four different teachers at the same school who all shared one particular student, she found that each teacher cared for the student in the way she had been cared for as a child. Oftentimes, we unconsciously care for others the way we have been cared for-for better or worse. It also creates a classroom culture where students feel safe to ask questions and take chances, which will help them grow academically.Ĥ) Reflect on your own experience with care.
By considering their feedback, you are showing students that you value their opinions and experiences. Choose any topic-it doesn’t have to be academic-and have students write down, in a couple of sentences, what confuses or concerns them most about the topic. If the chaos of the classroom doesn’t allow you to give this kind of focused listening to a student who really needs it, then set a time to talk when there are fewer distractions.ģ) Ask students for feedback. This affirms students’ dignity and helps develop a trusting relationship between teachers and students.
A teacher who actively listens to students is listening for the meaning behind what students are saying, then checks in with them to make sure they’ve understood properly. Their responses will give you ideas for making the curriculum more relevant to their lives-a sure method for letting students know you care about them.Ģ) Actively listen to students.
If your time is limited, then ask students to complete an “interest inventory,” which can be as simple as having students write down their five favorite things to do. But research has also shown that teachers who visit students’ homes and spend time in their communities develop a deep awareness of students’ challenges and needs and are better able to help them.Ī six-day workshop to transform teachers' understanding of themselves and their students Numerous studies have shown that cultural misunderstanding between teachers and students can have a hugely negative impact on students’ educational experience. This is especially important if your students are from a different cultural or socio-economic background than you. Here are some of the tips I find most important:ġ) Get to know your students and the lives they live. “Because if not,” he said, “the kid will say, ‘Oh, they’re giving up on me, so I might as well give up on myself.’”įortunately, research has identified practical tips for teachers to help them build caring relationships with students. One student who faced these kinds of hardships told a researcher that the greatest thing a teacher can do is to care and to understand.
A caring teacher can transform the school experience especially for students who face enormous difficulties, such as dropping out or dysfunctional home lives. Science has found that students who have caring relationships with teachers are academically more successful and show greater “pro-social” (or kind, helpful) behavior. From the GGSC to your bookshelf: 30 science-backed tools for well-being.
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