Student/Teacher Relationships - Day 2
Brainstorm adjectives that describe characteristics and attitudes students would like from a teacher (5 minutes)
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Draw/write those adjectives on the board inside a child outline
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Can be printed and decorated if desired
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This activity can be used during the first week of school
Discuss methods that you have used to build relationships
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Give an example of a good relationship you’ve had as a student to describe what you liked about that teacher?
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What has worked in the past in your classroom?
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Describe a method you use during the first week of school to build positive relationships?
Read and discuss the Do’s and Don’ts section of the website
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Pick one “Do” that can be implemented the first day of school
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Example: Create a positive climate by greeting students at the door
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Watch video and identify strategies in action from the section
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“What do positive teacher-student relationships look and feel like in the classroom?”
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Share with group afterwards.
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Return to the website later on your own to read the rest of the article.
