Valaire,
So true. So we need to find those comfort zones and let the students work within them while building their confidence. Once their confidence has been built they can then expand their boundaries and continue their education growth.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Valaire,
This is the human factor in teaching and it is an important part of the earning of student respect while developing rapport with them. You should feel good that they trust you enough to share parts of their personal lives with you.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Kevin,
Trust, respect and rapport are essential elements needed for teaching learning success. This is what the human factor in teaching should be about.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Human nature is to stay within our comfort zones. If rapport is built into the classroom it makes that transition from the school or class being new to becoming a comfort zone. This will increase the retention rate of the students as well as the self-esteem of the students.
I agree with that so much. I have students who will come to me to discuss things that are not even occuring in my classroom (outside issues) that they feel comfortable asking my advice. I feel if they can do that and know they have somebody who will listen and care they will develop a bond.
Dodi,
Yes. I am starting to vary that, too. I do not want it to be too formulaic. Every class I try to do something different.
A sense of trust will help students be open to information that an instrucotr is trying to impart. If someone feels they have a connection with you and that you have a genuine interest in their success-it matters!
Gwen,
Two way respect sets the tone for the development of rapport. Rapport makes teaching a lot of fun because you are being a learning leader for your students and helping them move closer to their career goals. You are impacting their lives as a result and this is one of the rewards of teaching.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Developing rapport with students is important for student retention and education. It is important for the student to feel they can come to a instructor for questions or problems regarding the course. It is also just as important the the student can come to instructor regarding any personal problems in being able to continue the course.
Casey,
Respect is the first step in developing rapport. If you can earn the respect of your students while they in turn develop respect for you as a professional educator you have laid the foundations for the development of rapport.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Having a good rappot with students, will increase their educational success.
a good rapport with students fosters a relationship in which learning and engagement takes place. In order to feel comfortable participating in discussions or communicating difficulties or concerns with the instructor, students must have trust in them and a good rapport.
A little effort in the beginning will allow for a smooth and productive learning environment.
David,
Respect is two way and starts the first day of class. As respect is earned then rapport can be developed and this is when student engagement really takes off.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
I agree, creating a effective rapport is crucial in gaining a creative learning environment between the instructor and students. Learning about the students hobbies, activities and what is important to them, along with what you enjoy, allows for a more exciting and engaging learning environment. And this shows the students that you are not just there to teach but want to get your students personally.
Jeffrey,
Right you are because there is both respect and rapport in such relationships. This gets the students engaged and focused on their success in the course and future career opportunities.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Rose,
Introductions are two way streets that form the foundation for the earning of respect and the development of rapport. A good supportive and comfortable first class meeting really helps to get this process started.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Once the barrier of student/instructor barrier is removed from the equation, and the human factor element is introduced, I believe there is an increased probability that the student will "buy-in" easier to the whole process.
I agree that introductions help the instructor get to know the personality types and a hint of the learning styles of the students. It also allows the students feel more comfortable knowing a little about the instructor and this helps to ease everyone's nervousness on the first day.
By building rapport with my students I can better understand how they learn and comprehend the material. This helps with the ability to tailor my instruction to fit the class and their many styles of learning.
