Lesson 4

What does it mean to be relational as a teacher? How will you interact with your students to accomplish this?

To be relational as a teacher means to connect with your students and form a bond with them.  In order for students to want to (or try to) learn, they need to connect with their teacher and form a positive relationship.  This can be done by genuinely caring about your students.  It can be the small things like remembering their name, favorite color, or a conversation you had with them.  It is noticing how they behave positively in class and rewarding them.  I can interact with my students in a positive and encouraging manner in order to accomplish this.