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Developing positive relationships
- 2. The importance of developing positive relationships Human beings are naturally social creatures, we crave friendship and positive interactions, so it makes sense that to better our relationships are to work, the happier and more productive we will be. Good working relationships give us several benefits it makes work more easier when we have a good relationship with each other.
- 3. The importance of developing positive relationships Building positive relationships with young children is an essential task and a foundational component of good teaching. All children grow and thrive in the context of close and dependable relationships that provide love and nurturance, security, and responsive interactions. A positive adult-child relationship built on trust, understanding, and caring will foster children’s cooperation and motivation and increase their positive outcomes at school (Webster-Stratton, 1999).
- 4. The importance of developing positive relationships In a review of empirically derived risk and protective factors associated with academic and behavioral problems at the beginning of school, Huffman et al. (2000) identified that having a positive preschool experience and a warm and open relationship with their teacher or child care provider are important protective factors for young children. These protective factors operate to produce direct, ameliorative effects for children in at-risk situations (Luthar, 1993).
- 5. Characteristics that make up good and healthy working relationships There are several characteristics that make up good, healthy working relationships : Trust – This is the foundation of every good relationship. Mutual Respect – When you respect the people that you work with, you value their input and ideas, and they value yours. Mindfulness – This means taking responsibility for your words and actions. Welcoming Diversity – People with good relationships not only accept diverse people and opinions, but they welcome them. Open Communication – We communicate all day, whether we're sending emails and IMs, or meeting face-to-face.
- 6. Ways on how a teacher can develop positive relationship with studentsHow to develop positive relationships with your students: Show pleasure and enjoyment to students. Interact with students in a responsive and respectful manner. Offer students help (e.g. answering questions in timely manner, offering support that matches students' needs) in achieving academic and social objectives. Help students reflect on their thinking and learning skills.
- 7. Ways on how a teacher can develop positive relationship with students Know and demonstrate knowledge about individual students' backgrounds, interests, emotional strengths and academic levels. Avoid showing irritability or aggravation toward students. Acknowledge the importance of peers in schools by encouraging students to be caring and respectful to one another. Always come up with ways to keep the students interested in their school work or social life. Provide them with a sense of belonging, purpose and self worth.
- 8. Ways on how a teacher can develop positive relationship with parentsHow to develop positive relationships with parents: Show compassion, sensitivity, empathy and mutual respect for each other. Treat each other as equal partners in the planning and decision-making. Listen actively. Teachers should put themselves in parents’ and students’ shoes.
- 9. Ways on how a teacher can develop positive relationship with parents Approach disagreement in a manner that encourages mutual problem solving. Parents should be supportive in school’s activity. Develop a mutual understanding of the strengths and needs of the student. Parents and teachers should share their understanding of the student’s learning styles. Trust each other’s judgment.
- 10. Ways on how a teacher can develop positive relationship with other teachersHow to develop positive relationships with other teachers: Ensure that the relationship you have with yourself is a positive one. Accept and celebrate the fact that all teachers are different. Actively listen to hear what other experience teachers have to say. Give people time and “be present” when you are with them. Develop and work on your communication skills.
- 11. Ways on how a teacher can develop positive relationship with other teachers Be supportive of other people’s work. Share information to your colleagues. Ask for help if needed. Trust each other. Learn to be more understanding and empathize. Be respectful of yourself and others. Learn to give and take constructive feedback.
- 12. References 2010, Allyn & Bacon, an imprint of Pearson Education Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The reproduction, duplication, or distribution of this material by any means including but not limited to email and blogs is strictly prohibited without the explicit permission of the publisher. Moore,K.D.(2012). Effective instructional strategies: From theory to practice. (4th ed). Thousands Oaks,CA: Sage Publications,Inc.