Building Teacher Relationships

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Date:

🤔 Intention Question

What do I expect from myself to build a good relationship with my teachers?

WALT (We Are Learning To):

• Identify our personal responsibilities in building positive relationships with teachers

• Understand how our actions affect our learning environment

• Develop strategies for effective communication with teachers

Success Criteria:

I can explain at least 3 ways I can contribute to a positive relationship with my teacher

I can identify when my behaviour helps or hinders my learning

I can suggest practical communication strategies

📚 Part 1: Understanding My Role

1. Which of these shows you taking responsibility for your relationship with your teacher?

Listening when instructions are given

Blaming the teacher when you don't understand

Asking for help when you need it

Both A and C

2. What should you do if you disagree with your teacher? (Select all good options)

Wait for a quiet moment to discuss it respectfully

Argue loudly in front of the class

Ask to speak privately after class

Use "I feel" statements to express your view

3. A good student-teacher relationship is built on:

The teacher doing everything

Mutual respect and communication

Students always agreeing with teachers

Avoiding talking to teachers

4. Complete this sentence: "When I make a mistake in class, I should _______________"

_________________________________________________________________

5. How can you show respect for your teacher's time?

✏️ Part 2: Personal Reflection & Action Plan

6. Describe a time when you had a positive interaction with a teacher. What made it positive?

7. What is one thing you could improve about how you communicate with your teachers?

8. Create your action plan: List 3 specific things you will do this week to build better relationships with your teachers.

1. _______________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________________

🌟 Extension Activity (Advanced Learners):

Research and write about different communication styles. How might you adapt your communication to work better with teachers who have different teaching styles? Create a mini-guide for your classmates.

📖 Dyslexia-Friendly Option:

Instead of writing, you may draw pictures or create a mind map to show your ideas about building good teacher relationships. Use the drawing box below: