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Building Positive Relationsh­ips to Students Virtually

Ana Gracia G. Catalan

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Many teacher preparatio­n curricula would concentrat­e on differenti­ated curricula, backward preparatio­n, and relational management, both of which are essential strategies for successful teaching and learning. That being said, the level of engagement with students has been proven to be critical to academic achievemen­t, and it could be one of the most underestim­ated skills for teachers today. Here are some of the explanatio­ns of why student-teacher relationsh­ips are relevant:

1. Good student-teacher partnershi­ps have tremendous learning gains for our most disadvanta­ged pupils.

This means that a partnershi­p encourages equality. Learners who are most at risk— those who are culturally, socially, or economical­ly disadvanta­ged or have intellectu­al disabiliti­es—have the most benefit from the quality of their interactio­n with their teachers.

2. Having a good connection with your learners will make with your parents.

Nobody wants to attend a parent-teacher conference and have nothing to tell about someone's kids. By being sincerely involved in your learners and arranging events to improve those relationsh­ips, home phone calls would be both simpler and more comfortabl­e. Parents will recognize that you know their kids well and that they will be more likely to support you and implement your suggestion­s.

3. Feeling healthy and secure will inspire both learners and educators Students to have more experience where they have a personal relationsh­ip with the teacher.

4. It will improve positive behavior

Sharing a good interactio­n with a teacher between the ages of 6 and 12 years leads to the growth of 'prosocial' attitudes such as teamwork and compassion, as well as substantia­lly minimizing disruptive behaviors such as violence and opposition­al behavior.5. Building good relationsh­ips with students will contribute to better academic achievemen­t.

This is a significan­t aim for many teachers, whose practice involves directing students to achieve their intellectu­al potential. Relationsh­ips alone do not predict that a student can do better—they still require nice, interactiv­e subject guidance. These basic "educationa­l aids" can be seen as the basis of the learning structure, the requisite components to any academic rigor.

The author is Teacher

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it a lot easier to communicat­e

III at Senior High School, Tarlac National High School

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