The three questions students want answered by their teachers, but will never ask.#3 - "Can I trust you?"
Trust requires relationship.
How is your relationship with your students? Do they come to you with problems big or small? Can they relate to you as another human being? Do you treat them as you want to be treated?
Thinking of my past experiences has made me realize that the people that I have trusted the most were those that I could relate to in one way or another.
The Golden Rule is an old concept, but still applies! You should treat the students in your classes in the same way that you would want if you were in their position. If you are doing any less then that, is it any wonder that you are having behavior and performance issues in your classes?
Recently, I have been reading a book for my Sunday School class, and the authors suggested that it may actually be more important for adults to earn the trust of their kids than the other way around. As parents, we should be most concerned with the hearts of our children. Unfortunately, sometimes fighting to keep our kids in line overshadows the fact that we are working with another human being and that our complete focus on obedience can have unintended consequences down the road. Obedience is a good goal, but without love and trust, it is a hollow victory.
Sooo.... are you fighting WITH or FOR your students? Are you actually concerned with their heart, their character, or are you just interested in keeping them in line to make your job easier?
I guarantee you that the students in your classroom can tell the difference!
Trust requires relationship.
How is your relationship with your students? Do they come to you with problems big or small? Can they relate to you as another human being? Do you treat them as you want to be treated?
Thinking of my past experiences has made me realize that the people that I have trusted the most were those that I could relate to in one way or another.
The Golden Rule is an old concept, but still applies! You should treat the students in your classes in the same way that you would want if you were in their position. If you are doing any less then that, is it any wonder that you are having behavior and performance issues in your classes?
Recently, I have been reading a book for my Sunday School class, and the authors suggested that it may actually be more important for adults to earn the trust of their kids than the other way around. As parents, we should be most concerned with the hearts of our children. Unfortunately, sometimes fighting to keep our kids in line overshadows the fact that we are working with another human being and that our complete focus on obedience can have unintended consequences down the road. Obedience is a good goal, but without love and trust, it is a hollow victory.
Sooo.... are you fighting WITH or FOR your students? Are you actually concerned with their heart, their character, or are you just interested in keeping them in line to make your job easier?
I guarantee you that the students in your classroom can tell the difference!
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