Respect comes a long way. To show respect one has to be generous, kind, and helpful. Lack of respect is a problem in today's schools. Disrespect to teachers is unnecessary and inappropriate. In stressful times, students often begin to act out and result to unnecessary arguments. Should students show the same respect they get from the teachers? How do teachers gain respect and show the same respect they deserve to the students? In tough times, teachers know that the students aren't all ears, but they still must stay calm and show respect. When students show disrespect to the teacher, the teacher shouldn’t act out with them. Punishing the students may work at times, but the better solution is calmly asking the student, "How can I help you?"
Students often act out in occasion to stress or irritation. As the adult, the teacher has an opportunity to resolve the problem and create a new connection with the students. Showing respect gains trust and respect back. Disrespect shouldn’t be taken by any teacher and shouldn’t be shown by any student. How should the teachers show respect to students? In what ways can disrespect affect the student in and out of the classroom?
Rishi,
ReplyDeleteI love the questions that you pose . . . "How should the teachers show respect to students? In what ways can disrespect affect the student in and out of the classroom?" This would be great for a discussion.
And your solution . . , 'Punishing the students may work at times, but the better solution is calmly asking the student, "How can I help you?"'
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on respect! :-)