By Lori Sclafani
EDI 17 Psychology and Development of Adolescent Students
EDI 17 Psychology and Development of Adolescent Students
School of Education
Long Island University, C. W. Post
February 26, 2010
I found today’s discussion regarding student/teacher relationships very interesting. I feel as a prospective teacher it is very important to become familiar with proper etiquette in the class room, in addition to forming proper relationships with students. In order to make a connection with students I feel that teachers should share their experiences; it helps students relate to the teacher and takes down the “formal” boundaries.
On the other hand I feel that some teachers do over step some lines that distinguish the difference between the role of teacher and student. For example, one of my peers discussed a teacher whom constantly discussed her love life; in the long run all she remembers about the course was her teacher’s life story, not what she was supposed to learn in class. That teacher crossed a “professional” boundary; she was trying too hard to gain the acceptance of her students instead of their respect. When sharing / relating experiences with students a teacher should relate to what is relevant to what she is teaching, class discussions, or possibly something he/she experienced as a student (something along those lines). When a teacher is appropriately personal with students it helps that teacher create a warm and caring professional identity, which students will respect. .
Long Island University, C. W. Post
February 26, 2010
I found today’s discussion regarding student/teacher relationships very interesting. I feel as a prospective teacher it is very important to become familiar with proper etiquette in the class room, in addition to forming proper relationships with students. In order to make a connection with students I feel that teachers should share their experiences; it helps students relate to the teacher and takes down the “formal” boundaries.
On the other hand I feel that some teachers do over step some lines that distinguish the difference between the role of teacher and student. For example, one of my peers discussed a teacher whom constantly discussed her love life; in the long run all she remembers about the course was her teacher’s life story, not what she was supposed to learn in class. That teacher crossed a “professional” boundary; she was trying too hard to gain the acceptance of her students instead of their respect. When sharing / relating experiences with students a teacher should relate to what is relevant to what she is teaching, class discussions, or possibly something he/she experienced as a student (something along those lines). When a teacher is appropriately personal with students it helps that teacher create a warm and caring professional identity, which students will respect. .
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