Research consistently shows that strong, positive relationships improve student motivation, engagement.
It also boasts academic achievement, and emotional well-being, but they must avoid becoming too personal or inappropriate.
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Teachers should be fair, honest, open, supportive, and encouraging, setting high expectations while being sensitive to students’ needs.
Teachers should also be able go build rapport through genuine interest in students’ growth discussing academic goals or extracurriculars), but keep interactions focused on education.
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Teachers act as guides and role models, helping students navigate challenges, but not as friends or confidants for personal matters outside school.
One teacher however decided to add extra lessons to that of the ones already acquired by one of his students.
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