The Power of Relationships in Schools

Research shows that students who feel safe and supported by adults at school are better able to learn.

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The Science of Learning and Development Initiative

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[clementinabaxterpreschoolc]

Some times teacher get involved in tons of paper work and forget the the most important is to connect with the students. we have to show to our students that we are human too.

[herminigildacainghug]

good relationships with the students is a very big impact to their lives.let them feel that they are loved. this is the most important.

[nataliejohnson]

I was glad
to see that some of the things mentioned in the video are taking place in our classroom. One such being the morning greeting. Forming a positive parental relationship leads to successful teaching of intended goals and objectives.

[kizzycrockett]

I'm glad came across this video. It proves the essence of what I do as an educator not only builds relationships that last forever, but helps my kids learn in my present class and the classes they'll embark upon in the future. Thanks!!!

[emilymiller-pena]

We watched this video during a recent PD session on trauma sensitive schools. I typically enjoy Edutopia and have saved a number of social media posts that have helped me stay focused in my teaching practice. In this video however, the moment where the teacher talked about using planning time to engage with students during their other classes felt toxic to me. My colleague agreed with me that there is danger in continuing the messaging that teachers should give all their time over to students. We spend enough time outside of our contract hours working. That time has to come from somewhere, most of the time it means sacrificing time with family or for ourselves. Please consider re-editing this video to eliminate this clip.

Supporting education means supporting teachers. Supporting teachers means battling the paradigms that lead to burnout. Make this right, Edutopia.

[KODATHETHU]

Wherever we are relationship is the most beautiful motivation. Great work dear team.

[ITISkillGuruji]

Through relationship you can easily involve students in learning process

[ITISkillGuruji]

Learning should be joyful experience. Without connection you can't involve students in learning process. Let's prepare our students to face 21st century chaleges.

[darwinponcecano]

Yeah! That's true, that's why I'm very happy when I'm with my students. I'm Filipino.

[bottle]

Our admin sent us here to watch this however all our class sizes are too big to make really good connections with all the students. Also admin does little to support the teachers with disruptive students, or the students that assault other students and even teachers.

[plerpplerp]

For your students to care about what you know, they have to know that you care.

[petty]

I agree! So heartwarming. This is true!

[BeckieZullo]

One of the best videos for PD that I've seen. Thank you!

[gteelm]

Thank you for this... Now, how would this be "adjusted" for remote learning?

[cluelesscrispy]

That's awesome on the teacher. I personally would catch up on marking. But I do eat lunch with my students.

[MichaelKawula]

Great advice also for parents. #PresenceOverPresents

[vpprimary]

Teachers can understand the value of relationships

[denkozlov]

Thank you guys, you are amazing =D OUr world needs more positivity and love

[Raganite]

Its the last day of school. I didn’t know what I had until I lost it (probably forever) I thought my class was my family

[OldJoeBlows]

I disagree with teachers telling their kids they are struggling. Keep that to yourself. You are the teacher, not a friend, not a colleague. A teacher should not need the acceptance of a child, they should have their own peer group, their age. Teachers are supposed to be like superhero’s to elementary students. They are supposed to emulate having it all together, they are role models when with their students. They can unload and be moody or whatever with their friends and family, not their students.