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Date Posted: 09:19:40 04/01/07 Sun
Author: Emma
Subject: Gaining respect as a student teacher

We have been discussing in our MUS 374 class about how hard it is to gain respect from your students as a student teacher. I do find in the elementary setting that gaining respect is not difficult, but is in the High School and Middle School. It is hard becuase you do not want to step on the classroom teachers toes, and you also do not want the students to hate you (though it does not matter if they like you or not). What are some thoughts about gaining the respect of your students while student teaching, especially in the Junior block?

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[> Re: Gaining respect as a student teacher -- Honoree, 18:10:18 04/03/07 Tue [1]

I think that a big part of gaining respect from students in Junior High and High School is being, or acting confident. If the students see you as being confident, they will respect you. They will realize that you do have more knowledge, and experience than them. It is possible to gain respect and still be fun, as long as the students don�t get out of hand.

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[> Re: Gaining respect as a student teacher -- Hayley Pletcher, 22:30:55 04/06/07 Fri [1]

I agree with Honoree...if you have confidence the students will look up to you because they will see that you know what you are doing. You also need to make sure that you are taking things seriously. If the students see that you don't really care, then why should they care.

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[> Re: Gaining respect as a student teacher -- Amanda M., 06:34:07 04/09/07 Mon [1]

I think that student teaching is one of those things that either reinforces your desire to be a teacher or discourages you, based on the experience with the students. I agree with the previous statements of being confident and serious to a certain degree. When I was in Jr. High, we had a student teacher come in and for a few weeks taught our classes. The problem was that this person did not work on the songs with us that the teacher specifically wanted us to, and we the students knew that. We also could tell that the teach was upset when he found out, so I think that it was difficult for the student teacher to win back respect and trust in what he was teaching. If this student teacher would have communicated better, plus at least would have accomplished some of the things that our teacher wanted us to, I think he would have had a better experience.

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[> Re: Gaining respect as a student teacher -- Chad B, 11:40:17 04/10/07 Tue [1]

It is a general principle that if you give what you lack, it will come back to you. In this case, I recommend showing respect for your students and they will be far more likely to return it. As we all know, this is no guarantee on an individual basis, but it will make a significant impact. I think any decent teacher would appreciate that, and your students will be more receptive. Also, as previously mentioned, standing tall with confidence, without being rigid or "stiff," sets the tone of your teaching. In a society where people are so readily judgemental, you want them to know you mean business but you aren't snobbish. What will work differs between teachers. For example, one teacher can be silly and more productive while if another uses humor, it backfires. Finally, remember that you cannot please everyone and that there will always be students that you cannot connect with in the classroom. Be confident, professional, courteous, and stay mindful of the maturity of your "audience."

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[> Re: Gaining respect as a student teacher -- Brian B., 18:01:08 05/08/07 Tue [1]

Chad makes a very good point about respect. Specifically, treating them as you would want to be treated in their position is very important. Teach to them and not down to them. In that way, you would not only be showing them your respect but in return gaining their respect.

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