1. By:
SHARELLE LOPES

2.  A Relationship is a bond between individuals
who share commonalities through a state of
connection.
 We all expect certain outcomes from the
relationships we build.
 Developing positive relationships is fundamental
for many reasons.
 Parents, students and teachers should all build
positive relationships in order for excellence to
be achieved.

3.  To adopt a structure of unity
 Develop effective communication and self-
expression
 We learn about ourselves through others that we
interact with (i.e. strengths, weaknesses, likes,
dislikes etc…)
 Develop companionship and interpersonal skills
 Identify your role and purpose in the relationship

4.  As a teacher, you have a specific roles and
purposes in the classroom:
 Instruct and Educate the students
 Nurture and Develop the students
 Role Model for students
 Guide and Direct students

6.  Make sure your students have understood what
has been said and what is required of them.
• Make sure lessons are properly explained and all questions are
answered clearly.
 Communicate regularly with parents and ensure
positive feedback is given.
• Create a simple forum for parents & teachers to communicate
often.
 Talk with other teachers so that you are all on
the same agenda.
• Have weekly staff meetings to discuss syllabus etc..

7.  Set POSITIVE and REALISTIC expectations and goals
for your students so that they work to meet these
standards.
• Ask students what goals they would like to achieve
and what they expect from you as a teacher.
 Let their parents know what you expect of them and
their child and ensure they help maintain the
expectations you have set.
• Ask parents about their expectations of you and
their child in the classroom.
 Convey what you expect of other teachers so that
they know your viewpoint and can give feedback if
needed.

8.  Encourage your students to strive and let them
know you believe in them.
• Reward them when they perform well
 Motivate their parents to work with their children
to achieve excellence.
• Send home motivating activities they can do together
 Prompt other teachers to motivate their students
and encourage them to perform to the best of their
ability.

9.  Correct and discipline students in a positive
manner and allow them to reflect on what they
have done wrong. Do not belittle your students.
 Ensure that their parents instill positive correction
and discipline at home.
 Allow parents to identify their child’s flaws and
encourage them to work with the child on ways
they can improve these flaws at home.
 Influence other teachers to instill positive
correction rather than negative ones. Share your
strategies with them.

10.  Let students know that you care about their
overall well being and development not just
their academic life.
• Show interest in their favourite hobbies, sports,
music etc…
 Let parents know they are appreciated and
needed and their role is important as well.
• Send weekly positive notes to the parents
 Show other teachers that their contributions
are appreciated and they are cared for.

11.  Eliminate any factors that contribute to stress.
Create a comfortable learning environment.
• Modify your lesson plans
• Take your students for a walk
• Have discussions etc…
 Prevent parents from becoming frustrated and
overwhelmed with their child’s stress.
• Let them know they can express their concerns.
• Create an open forum for parent & teacher to vent issues.
 Avoid teacher confrontations. Let other teachers
know they can vent to you and receive positive
advice.

12.  Display a positive and enthusiastic attitude
towards your students. Let them know you
enjoy being their teacher.
 When communicating with parents, always
maintain a positive approach and aura.
 Show other teachers your positive outlook and
influence them to maintain this demeanor.

13.  Always show your students that you respect
their beliefs, ideas, thoughts and viewpoint.
 Show parents that they are respected and
that they do not think you are in a superiority
or authoritative position over them.
 Respect other teachers and their methods,
techniques, strategies etc...

14.  Exhibit humility towards your students so
that they do not feel “less than” or inferior
to you. Put students’ needs before your own.
 Show parents that you can be quite humble
and approachable.
 Show other teachers that you can be modest
and encourage them to display this with their
students as well

15.  These are just a few practical ways that
teachers can develop and maintain a positive
relationship with their students, parents and
other teachers.
 By following these guidelines, you are
guaranteed a positive outcome from all
involved.
 Effective and efficient learning and
pedagogy would take place.
 Teacher-Parent, Teacher-Student and
Teacher-Teacher relationships would be
impeccable

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