Relationships

[|lspaurel] Relationships: Do not leave relationships to chance!!!! "by using strategies supported by research, teachers can influence the dynamics of their classrooms and build strong teacher-student relationships that will support student learning."
 * || **re: Mental Set (Group of 3)**
 * re: Mental Set (Group of 3)**
 * Talk informally about their interests
 * greet them outside school
 * be aware/comment on important events in their lives
 * compliment them on acheivements
 * meet/greet them by name at the door as they come into the class

The Key to Classroom Management Robert J. Marzano and Jana S. Marzano [|janemarshall] relationships 5 tips


 * Be natural - by being yourself, you will build relationships with ease. Trust yourself - let yourself go. Be open, share your feelings, but mostly, listen to others.
 * Ask questions - you will find out more about others by listening to what they have to say, so be nosy, ask open questions, find out stuff. Then ask more about what they have been telling you.
 * Show integrity - by ensuring that others can trust you, by following through with promises and being discreet, people will be more open with you and that is the doorway to great relationships. Do what you say you will do.
 * Match - nothing helps build relationships by matching tone, volume of voice. By taking the same body posture. By paying attention to their eyes (whilst nor staring).
 * Have fun - nothing works better to build relationships than by having a foundation of a fun time together. So laugh, take time to 'play' and be informal. Take part.

5 Questions

1. What do you know about your people outside the business? 2. When was the last time you asked them about something important to them? 3. What percentage of your people do you speak to every day? 4. Who have you shared your hopes, fears, worries and excitements about your organisation with this week? 5. What three steps can you take to build relationships between you and your people - in the next three working days? ||