Teacher - Student Relationships Flashcards
Q: What do students need most?
Genuine Interest [Allen]
A: Students are people; they need to feel that a personal interest is being shown in them. As H.C.Rose in The Instructor and His Job states: “Students respond very quickly to genuine interest.”
[Source: g74 1/8 pp. 23-24 Are You a Good Teacher?]
Q: Where does good teaching start?
Learning to care [Allen].
A: Good teaching starts with our general attitude toward people. Do we really care enough for others to explain matters to them patiently? If so, we will be willing to take time, not only with the person, but also beforehand to organize our thinking to be of the most assistance and guidance. We will be friendly and make the learner know that we welcome his questions and comments.
[Source: g74 1/8 pp. 23-24 Are You a Good Teacher?]
Q: What is a practical example?
When teaching someone to operate a machine, start with the relationship, build and maintain it, then use it as a platform to teach. [Allen]
A: As a practical example, suppose we are asked to instruct a new employee in the operation of a machine. What can we do to create a good relationship? If we give him a scowl for interrupting our work and immediately barrage him with words, how will there be an atmosphere conducive to learning? How much better to show a personal interest and assure him that we will be happy to explain the operation to him.
[Source: g74 1/8 pp. 23-24 Are You a Good Teacher?]
Q: What do parents need to remember?
A: Parents, especially, must remember that a child desperately wants to please, to feel successful and appreciated. If he is made to feel stupid, or rejected, because he does not learn something as quickly as the parent feels he should, his desire to learn may be impaired for the future.
[Source: g74 1/8 pp. 23-24 Are You a Good Teacher?]
Q: What is most important, technical skill, knowledge, or taking a real interest in students?
A: Can we not see why some who may not have as much technical skill in teaching as others do are still better teachers? They show a real interest in the learner and the subject. The pupil responds by wanting to learn.
[Source: g74 1/8 pp. 23-24 Are You a Good Teacher?]
