What does it mean to be relational as a teacher? How will you interact with your students to accomplish this?
A teacher is being relational when they are relating to their students. In other words, when a teacher seeks out things they have in common with the student, and uses those things to build a cordial, friendly, welcoming relationship with the student, they are being relational.
I have seen some teachers go out of their way to connect with the students in their class by decorating their room with their favorite sports team memorabilia, funny sayings, or posters of fuzzy kittens and puppies. It's nice to take a few moments before and after class to connect with small talk, and to greet each child with a smile and eye contact when they enter the classroom. I want them to know that I am happy they are there, and that our class would not be the same, or as great, without them.
Hi Patience,
ReplyDeleteThose few moments that teacher take can make a BIG difference!