Creating an atmosphere of trust and support is a great way to let kids know you value them. That starts by making sure the kids know their classmates aren't going to publicly criticize, embarrass, and make fun of them. Also, getting to know them on a personal level is key.
I have made it a goal to speak to every student individually when we are in a lab situation. I discovered this helps me more than the students to gain a connection with the ones who are quiet and not attention seeking.
I try to make every student who comes into the library feel valued by asking questions about their likes and dislikes when helping them find books. They also know they can give me book suggestions for consideration, and they also know I want to know if they did or didn't like the book they read.
In the course of one class period I make a mission of mine to talk to every student. Most days this happens. You should see the surprise on their faces when I say "Who have I now called on yet, and I answer before they do" They know they are important and I plan on reaching every student. I try to either ask them a question about their day of perhaps just a question from the lesson that can give them a sense of pride.
I make a special effort to make sure that all students are involved in activities and feel like they have something to contribute to the group. It is essential that everyone participate. You will always have that student that tries to "fly under the radar". This is the one that you need to concentrate on and find out what their strengths are and build upon those strengths.
I think the most important thing you can do to make a student feel valued is to let them know you care about their life, both at school and at home. Really paying attention to when they tell you something, like if they have a big test, and then asking them how they did, makes a big difference to them. Taking a few minutes of class to talk about their weekend lets them know you care.
I try to relate something to every student throughout the day. I will ask different students to share their projects, maybe how they did a special task, or just what they did the evening before. I said good morning or good afternoon each and every class period and the kids know that I mean it. The most important thing is listening to them when they are talking, no matter what all you have to do.
It all comes down to relationships with your students. Each student is different and we as the teachers need to find ways to connect with all of our students. At least once, sometimes throughout the semester, I allow each student in the class to be a leader. I also like to visit with each of the students when they enter the door to my class, this takes only a few minutes but hopefully lets them know I really do care about them.
The book talks about making every student feel like your favorite student. As long as your student can recognize your sincerity, this is a great mindset to have. Students are great at reading us, so its important that we keep it real! We can all remember the teacher that made us feel special, as oppossed to those that we never really got to know. Its important to remember that the relationships we build with the studnets will be remembered well into thier adult life.
Having that conversation with each student helps them feel special. It is really important to create that atmosphere of mutual respect. I try to make sure that any of their comments to a question asked in class is valued.
I strive to give my undivided attention to each and every student when they are talking to me. I am an active listener. I expect the other students in class to do the same when another student "has the floor". This way all students feel that what they have to say is important and that they are a valued part of the class. I guess it all boils down to being respectful of others.
Everyone wants to feel like they are important, even adults. Students want to know that we respect them and that we can be trusted. I work with each student and walk around the room visiting about projects they are working on. I ensure that everyone is involved in the group work, not easy since some of the students don't particularly care for group work but I stress that it is an important skill to have in the future.
I try to speak to each of the students some time during the class period. I walk around the room checking their papers as they work. This gives me a short contact with each student. As I stand at my door I have a chance to speak to the students as they enter the room or walk down the hall. The students need to feel that if they are absent, someone notices and that they were missed. Students need to feel respected and important to us.
When we are having a class discussion or playing a review game, I try to make sure that I get some type of participation or contribution from every student in class. I have made a conscious effort over the past few years to make sure that I get each student to give something to class. Hopefully this lets them know that they are important in my room, and they all have something they can do. Even if they give a wrong answer, I still try to work something positive into their participation.
Creating an atmosphere of trust and support is a great way to let kids know you value them. That starts by making sure the kids know their classmates aren't going to publicly criticize, embarrass, and make fun of them. Also, getting to know them on a personal level is key.
ReplyDeleteI have made it a goal to speak to every student individually when we are in a lab situation. I discovered this helps me more than the students to gain a connection with the ones who are quiet and not attention seeking.
ReplyDeleteI try to make every student who comes into the library feel valued by asking questions about their likes and dislikes when helping them find books. They also know they can give me book suggestions for consideration, and they also know I want to know if they did or didn't like the book they read.
ReplyDeleteIn the course of one class period I make a mission of mine to talk to every student. Most days this happens. You should see the surprise on their faces when I say "Who have I now called on yet, and I answer before they do" They know they are important and I plan on reaching every student. I try to either ask them a question about their day of perhaps just a question from the lesson that can give them a sense of pride.
ReplyDeleteI make a special effort to make sure that all students are involved in activities and feel like they have something to contribute to the group. It is essential that everyone participate. You will always have that student that tries to "fly under the radar". This is the one that you need to concentrate on and find out what their strengths are and build upon those strengths.
ReplyDeleteI think the most important thing you can do to make a student feel valued is to let them know you care about their life, both at school and at home. Really paying attention to when they tell you something, like if they have a big test, and then asking them how they did, makes a big difference to them. Taking a few minutes of class to talk about their weekend lets them know you care.
ReplyDeleteI try to relate something to every student throughout the day. I will ask different students to share their projects, maybe how they did a special task, or just what they did the evening before. I said good morning or good afternoon each and every class period and the kids know that I mean it. The most important thing is listening to them when they are talking, no matter what all you have to do.
ReplyDeleteIt all comes down to relationships with your students. Each student is different and we as the teachers need to find ways to connect with all of our students. At least once, sometimes throughout the semester, I allow each student in the class to be a leader. I also like to visit with each of the students when they enter the door to my class, this takes only a few minutes but hopefully lets them know I really do care about them.
ReplyDeleteThe book talks about making every student feel like your favorite student. As long as your student can recognize your sincerity, this is a great mindset to have. Students are great at reading us, so its important that we keep it real! We can all remember the teacher that made us feel special, as oppossed to those that we never really got to know. Its important to remember that the relationships we build with the studnets will be remembered well into thier adult life.
ReplyDeleteHaving that conversation with each student helps them feel special. It is really important to create that atmosphere of mutual respect. I try to make sure that any of their comments to a question asked in class is valued.
ReplyDeleteI strive to give my undivided attention to each and every student when they are talking to me. I am an active listener. I expect the other students in class to do the same when another student "has the floor". This way all students feel that what they have to say is important and that they are a valued part of the class. I guess it all boils down to being respectful of others.
ReplyDeleteEveryone wants to feel like they are important, even adults. Students want to know that we respect them and that we can be trusted. I work with each student and walk around the room visiting about projects they are working on. I ensure that everyone is involved in the group work, not easy since some of the students don't particularly care for group work but I stress that it is an important skill to have in the future.
ReplyDeleteI try to speak to each of the students some time during the class period. I walk around the room checking their papers as they work. This gives me a short contact with each student. As I stand at my door I have a chance to speak to the students as they enter the room or walk down the hall. The students need to feel that if they are absent, someone notices and that they were missed. Students need to feel respected and important to us.
ReplyDeleteWhen we are having a class discussion or playing a review game, I try to make sure that I get some type of participation or contribution from every student in class. I have made a conscious effort over the past few years to make sure that I get each student to give something to class. Hopefully this lets them know that they are important in my room, and they all have something they can do. Even if they give a wrong answer, I still try to work something positive into their participation.
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