Barry Westling

Hi Michael:
Very true - students can pick up on how an instructor feels every day. Hopefully, we all take pains to genuninely create a positive environment on a regular basis so that on the days when we may not feel up to teaching, there is enough "energy" deposited from prior sessions.

Regards, Barry

Michael Leonard

Positive energy in....positive energy out. You earn their respect when they recognize that you are there to help them achieve a goal they previously thought unattainable.

Michael

Barry Westling

Hi Caleb:
Exactly - authority balanced with a nuturing demeanor.

Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

Hi Blanca:
Excellent - instructors should maintain authority about that topic, yet still have a nurturing demeanor at heart.

Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

Hi John:
Therefore, we must consider what is the best attitude to have.
Instructors need to maintain their authority while balancing that with having a nurturing demeanor.

Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

Hi Kathleen:
One thing an instructor might consider to influence this aspect would be to try as best as possible to keep in mind this philosophy: as instructors, we are NURTURING our students.

Regards, Barry

H. Smith

I agree. also, just trying to communicate with them in a non-condescending manner usually gets them on board with the program. Most students have fragile egos.

Lynette DeWilde

I also agree. An instructor, no matter how knowledgeable, needs to have respect for the students and the fact that they're there to learn. An instructor should be professional as well as approachable, and sincerely care about the student's success.

Barry Westling

Hi Trena:
Respect is earned, not given automatically. Methods to earn it include being prepared, being honest and sincere, natural in our delivery, helpful in our information, and willing to be tolerant and patient with students, whether that be questions, informal chatting, or giving advice. First comes trust. Then respect.

Regrads, Barry

Trena Camp

I beleive students respect those who respect them, students respect consistency, students respect honesty, and students respect professionalism

Barry Westling

Hi Karin:
I think when students view their instructor as one with confidence and competence, is genuinely natural and conveys an interest in the student and the course material they're assigned to teach, and delivers it with a caring and encouraging demeanor, students will offer their trust as they see the instructor is offering the same to them. This setting produces mutual respect.

Regards, Barry

Karin Devlin

Mutual respect in the classroom solicits trust on all concerned creating an environment that is more condusive to learning. Instructors need to create boundaries on some levels but be open to learning from their students as well. Creating exciting and dynamic lessons will foster learning, trust and respect.

Barry Westling

Hi Ron:
Attitude is kind of like morale - it has no low or high limits. But we ceratinly recognize the lower or higher limits when they are exhibited by the teacher.

I think respect is both a courtesy given, and an earned feeling of esteem students feel towrads an instructor. Honesty, sincerity and genuiness result in the courtesy kind of respect. Care, support and encouragement earn the esteem kind respect. Trust is earned when both of these traits are exhibited.

Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

Hi Frank:
My take on this is basic courtesy, openness, sincerity, genuiness, and an effort to prepare good lessons that students can relate to are contributing factors to earning respect. Also, I think if a student believes the teacher truly cares, they will trust the instructor and the information they provide.

Regards, Barry

Frank Goryl CHEP

I aslo agree with this, but an instructor has to make sure that they do not come across as a know it all, they have to understand what the student is there for, also the students culture will also play in how they will see their instructor

lauren charrier

You have to give respect to get respect. Also having a positive attitude goes a long way.

Ronald Samson

I agree...the instructor's attitude will win the respect of the students...and hopefully also respect OF their students. One builds to strenghten the other!

Blanca Delphey

I agree with this. I find that an instructor needs to be have knowledge of the material but in the same sense there has to be a balance that shows that the instructor is interested in the students' success. I work this way with my students and found it rewarding.

caleb Andrews

I think it need to be a happy balance. The instructor needs to be knowledable but also just showing that you care about their success can gain respect.