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In what ways do you make your students feel valued?
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I try to speak life into my students whenever possible. So many of them simply need to know that someone believes in them and is proud of them.
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I love engaging with my students by having interesting classroom discussions and hearing what they have to so. I love letting them know that I have my full attention by listening intently and commenting on their interesting viewpoints and answers. I enjoy giving them praise when they’ve done something well or encourage them to keep trying if they are struggling with something. It’s always so enjoyable to see their face light up and demeanor change when they feel seen and heard. God has wired me to be a motivator and an encourager and I love looking for opportunities to work with students to show them how loved and valued they are
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I make my students feel valued by speaking truth to them. I tell them that they were Created purposefully and uniquely by God. They have a very specific purpose on this Earth. They are loved, and they have been given specific gifts and abilities to use to glorify the Lord.
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I try to always listen and engage and check in with how they are doing both in and or of school
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For me, I have learned that you can’t have true relationships with your students until they know you care. So I take the time to get to know them. I ask them questions about their lives and give them insight into mine. I go to their extracurriculars and cheer them on and make sure to give hugs and high fives as they are walking down the hall.
