Setting a stage for learning is key, through comfort, security, acceptance and self-respect. It has been proven that 60% of student success is based upon the respect they have for themselves. Getting to know your class is as important as it was in ones' earlier childhood eduation. Creating a personalized touch develops a good rapport with the entire class. Keeping students as active learners reinforcs their need and reasons for requiring quality work equals quality retention leading to success; as a proven success rate is 40% higher levels in student achievements. Keeping in mind to keep it light and fun increases the enthusiasium of the learning envirnment.
The note from a speaker stating: "Class can be like riding a horse. If you hold the reins to tight the horse will buck and the ride is rough but if you hold the reins less tighly the more will be learned; and the Horse and the ride is happier."
