The Importance of Good Teacher-Student Relations

One of the main factors in achieving student satisfaction and getting the most out of your lessons is positive teacher-student relations. Written by Sarah Mielnik for EnglishClub.com While experience and qualifications are essential for successful EFL teaching, one of the main factors in achieving student satisfaction and getting the most out of your lessons is positive teacher-student relations. For students learning a new language, the prospect of facing a classfull of people (or even engaging in lessons on a one-to-one basis) can be daunting to say the least. Students may feel that they are being ‘judged’ by other class members, or feel less confident in their language abilities. Students often rate good relations with their teachers as being of paramount importance. As the teacher, it is your role to ensure that students feel at ease within the classroom from the offset, so they are able to relax, open up and use the language they have learnt effectively in a “no-pressure” environment. Things to consider when building up good relations with your students: To read further, link