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In what ways do you make your students feel valued?
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I give my students lots of my time. I talk with them about their issues, and they really appreciate being able to tell me all of their ‘goss’. They see me as a mother figure, and trust me, and I always tell them that I love them.
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I greet them or address them by their name. I encourage them when they have a difficult task or help them when they want to give up and remind them that what is important is that they do their best. When they are upset or frustrated I pray with them and we ask God to help and intervene. I listen to their side of the story and listen to their opinion. I help them express their feelings and remind them that we all make mistakes and forgive them if they did something wrong. I pray to God to help me love them for who they are and to see their gifts and talents and give me wisdom to help encourage those in them.
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I make sure my students feel valued in my classroom through our morning prayer-time where my students share prayer requests. I start the year off by praying for them aloud, then I encourage other students to also start to pray for each other. I also make sure that every child has a chance to share their thoughts, questions, ideas, answers about our lessons and discussions. I encourage those who are shy to speak up and share their thoughts too. One thing I like to do is have my students partner share first and then have them tell what their partner shared, which I believe encourages each student that what they say should be heard by not only me as their teacher but by their peers too.
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I always listen to my students and allow them to get the know the real me and I get to know them on a personal level not just teacher students but on a level where they know if they need something they can come to me. I cheer them on and ask about their daily lives and relationships.
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I believe you should encourage students to do their best and give compliments when they’re striving to do their best. Let students know that Jesus is there ready to listen when they face trials and tribulations.
