Do you want to know how to make an immediate connection with any class?
You may wonder why some teachers gain immediate respect from their class no matter how intolerant, or hard to control the class is for other teachers.
Some teachers seem to have a magic ability to settle and engage the hardest classes, even if they’re teaching the class for the first time.
The most surprising aspect of these teachers is some get excellent results without even being intimidating.
Excellent teachers don’t need to resort to intimidating students into focusing and behaving. A room can be in chaos, but the whole class will sit silently, ready to work with a hand when the teacher walks in. A teacher like this has total control over their students, regardless of the situation.
This sort of teacher has complete and utter composure with all groups. Nothing gets past them, and they treat everyone firmly and fairly. In any confrontation, the idea of resistance doesn’t enter their head, and they can calm any dispute with ease and without stirring resentment. They can make more headway with the most difficult student in two minutes than most can make in a whole term.
Passionate teachers are involved; they know the school policies and rules inside and out and are always aware of all school activities. They are interested in the students and pay attention to them, knowing the current news and gossip about the students like who’s dating who and the current fashion trends and fads. And, of course, they always have a great sense of humor. They’re always smiling and enjoy a good laugh.
Now, of course, someone like this will get talked about by staff and students. Students throughout the whole school will know exactly what to expect from them. They will know that they can look forward to having an entertaining, interesting lesson but that they won’t get away with anything.
And that is where the secret about these teachers lie. The reason some teachers can walk into a brand new class and command immediate respect from even the worst-behaved students is simply that students are aware ahead of time about what to expect from this particular teacher. Their reputation precedes them.
If you want to gain immediate respect from any class, you will need to work hard on your reputation. Your reputation dictates how much respect you will garner from students and staff alike. The more you commit to building your skills and awareness, the better your reputation will become.
So start taking the necessary steps to build up your character. Ensure your lessons are always engaging and enjoyable for students, as this will make students enjoy your class and help eliminate disruptions and problem behavior.
Next, go out of your way to know your students and get involved in school activities. Students love an involved teacher that takes an interest in them as individuals.
If you take these steps, your connection with students will undoubtedly improve. A reputation is not built overnight; it will take time to see the fruits of your labor. When it happens, you will find you enjoy your days more and teaching students.
