During my ten day placement, I’ve always carried this one theme that resonated with me during my first year: possessing a positive relationship with your students. By having a positive relationship with your class, there is a sense of respect that will be reciprocated throughout your time (Brady & Scully, 2005). It allows students to learn without feeling uncomfortable and not afraid to take risks within their learning environment. A positive relationship that establishes a comfortable learning environment results in the students’ participation and engagement to have a go. As I was teaching, I always stayed positive and enthusiastic, especially because my placement was with kindergarten and kindergarten need that kind of attitude to feel that they can do their best. The students were always asking for help, which showed me that they were comfortable with my presence and that I am an approachable teacher. By sustaining a positive teacher-student relationship, both ends open up allowing to learn and understand how one another works in certain circumstances (Brady & Scully, 2005).
What comes with one things comes another, a positive relationship leads to fewer resistant behaviors and improved achievement. With keeping in mind students will have respect for you as long as you reciprocate it back, whether you use reinforcement or punishment on the students’ actions (Goodwin & Miller, 2012). Students will reflect on their actions once acknowledged and will not affect the relationship the teacher and students hold, as I have discussed with my cooperating teacher. In the video, Rita Pierson (2013) states that from her experience that "students don't learn from people they don't like" and I strongly agree that it is true that by having this positive relationship with students, it will encourage and motivate students to try their very best despite circumstances. I strongly encourage to watch this video as it stresses about positive relationships with students.
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