Why would high school teachers willingly agree to perform a hip hop dance in front of the student body?
Who is this? This is one of our high school teachers and would-be dancers ready to perform. Why would a high school teacher dress up like this and be willing to perform a hip hop dance in front of the student body?
The answer to these questions is the same. These teachers understand that relationships matter. When students connect with teachers learning improves.
Dr. Joe Clark (@DrJoeClark) in a tweet earlier this year said the following:
Not one rule your make the first day of school will cause good behavior in May.
But every strong relationship you make will.
Teachers can connect with students in a variety of ways. These Novi HS teachers are willing to connect during our per rally. Other teachers connect by making sure they say hello as students enter the classroom. Some teachers attend football games. Some teachers coach. Some teachers call students at home. Other teachers open their rooms before school or stay after.
Teachers also connect by ensuring that they create engaging lessons. They don't waste students time. They communicate that they respect students but making sure that every day in their class is meaningful.
Every time a teacher takes the time to communicate that a student is important the relationship is strengthened, students are more engaged, and student achievement improves.
I appreciate our teachers and our staff who take the time to build relationships.
I'm just glad they did not ask me to dance!
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