What do positive student-teacher relationships look like in the classroom?

Posted by teacher on August 17, 2011

1. Teachers show their pleasure and enjoyment of students.

2. Teachers interact in a responsive and respectful manner.

3. Teachers offer students help (e.g., answering questions in timely manner, offering support that matches the children’s needs) in achieving academic and social objectives.

4. Teachers help students reflect on their thinking and learning skills.

5. Teachers know and demonstrate knowledge about individual students’ backgrounds, interests, emotional strengths and academic levels.

6. Teachers seldom show irritability or aggravation toward students.