Student Rapport

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Imagine this, you walk into the classroom and your students don’t know you don’t know the students. You want to create an environment of safe learning, but you don’t know-how. Well, one of the things you can do to create this type of environment is to establish rapport with your students. When you establish rapport with them you are creating a connection or relationship with them. When someone has rapport, they have a connection with someone else, a harmonious understanding. It could be with an individual or a group. Sometimes rapport can happen naturally but often it needs to be built up especially in the classroom. So why is it important to establish rapport? There are several reasons why an English instructor should establish rapport with students. Having rapport in the classroom creates higher motivation, a more comfortable environment for students and trust between peers and the teacher. This post was written by our TEFL certification

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xinyang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Xianyang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Rapport between teacher and students plays a very important role in determining if a class is successful and enjoyable. No matter whether your students are teenagers or adults, they wish there is a good relationship between the teacher and them. There are some reasons why rapport is so important in class. First of all, students are more likely to contribute and take part in the lessons when the atmosphere is relaxed. They are willing to cooperate with the teacher and take part in the class activities actively, which makes the class effective. Besides, with a go

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yuli Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Weihai Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. "I cannot teach without exposing who I am" -(Paulo Freire). And as such is essence of what rapport is. In by a teacher giving their personality to their students, they are showing their own honesty. Which in turn will get the students to show theirs. Not only honesty shown to the teacher but allow the students to be honest with themselves. The importance of establishing this rapport to a classroom is paramount to the success of any classroom for the below reasons. Take for example the idea of motivation. A number of students will have different levels of motivation

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Jiegu Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yushu Zangzu Zizhizhou? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. As a teacher, the success of your class and your students learning largely rests in establishing rapport in the classroom. A fun, safe, engaging atmosphere lends itself to students feeling relaxed and excited to participate in the learning activities. When students feel intimidated or uneasy speaking out loud and participating in the class their learning of any given subject can and likely will be hindered. Being mindful and educated on the ways to establish rapport will not only help myself but any teacher wanting his or her class to be an environment

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Sitan Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Bazhong Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Establishing rapport with your students is the first step into creating a healthy teaching relationship with your students. You want to create this relationship for a number of reasons, but the ones I will be discussing today are the most important in my opinion. The first and foremost is inspiring your students to actively participate in the classroom verbally. The second and subtler change that you aspire to create is a sense of responsibility that is created through the learning process, which begins with rapport. What you say to your students and how you relat

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Huangzhuang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Laiwu Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. In the classroom the role of the teacher is obviously very important. There are many different aspects and roles of being a teacher. The main role of a teacher is managing the class and in managing the class there are also a lot of different things you need to do. When managing your classroom you have to be mindful of establishing rapport, giving instructions, teacher/student talk time, and more. Rapport is very important in determining how successful your class is going to be. Rapport is a close relationship between the teacher and the students where they und

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Cengshan Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Linyi Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Rapport is a fundamental connection needed in establishing respect in any situation. Rapport reduces the differences between you and the student by reducing tension and creating a connection. Without rapport, a person has nothing to stand on. Establishing rapport starts from the second you step into the perspective view of another, as it has been integrated into our human nature since birth. This marks the first fundamental step to establishing rapport rather in a classroom setting, or as for me, my experience was defined working inside a high max prison. Before

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Huangfuzhuang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Weinan Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Establishing rapport is one of the most important aspects a teacher can focus on in order to ensure the success of their teaching, their relationship with individual students, as well as the success of the classroom as a whole. The benefits of a positive relationship between the teacher and their students ultimately feed into each other, creating an easier, more enjoyable learning environment for the entire class. There are various ways in which a teacher can alter their own behaviour to establish rapport. The way teachers manage how students engage with ea

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Individuals like nurses, doctors, therapists, and teachers who are employed in the helping professions build positive and trusting relationships with the people that they work with by establishing rapport. Rapport can be defined as a friendly and harmonious relationship characterized by mutual understanding or empathy making communication possible and easy (Merriam-Webster, 2019). This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Toni M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. When rapport is built between two people, they can learn, teach, and influence each other because of the connection and relationship that has been created. Rapport, or a bond, should be established in the classroom because it makes it simpler and more comfortable for students and teachers to interact and understand one another. The presence of rapport in the classroom can improve communication between the students

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Chenzhuang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Weinan Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Establishing a rapport and relationship between the students is very important to create an effective English learning environment. When I know students on a personal level the classroom becomes more interesting for everyone. When students are interested in the class, they are more attentive and engaged with the lesson. As a teacher and leader of the class it is important for me to actively establish rapport and adapt my lessons so that my students can practice English. In the first lesson or speaking with a new group, it is very beneficial for everyone that I

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Second language acquisition depends on the interpersonal relationship) between teacher-student as well as student-student. These interpersonal relationships are based on rapport, which is defined as ”a mutual, respectful, enjoyable, and positive connection” (Frisby, 2018). There are two quotes that reflect this. First, Aristotle stated, “educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” Second, Confucius stated, “By three methods we may learn wisdom; First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is bitterest. These quotes highlight the need for rapport. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate William N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. First, rapport is established by reflection, especially to build emotional intelligence. In my experience, this is something that has often be

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In my life, I had the opportunity to work in several different jobs. I use to work as a physical education teacher, swimming coach for kids, fitness instructor, supplement salesman, and many other roles. In all those jobs and also in personal relationships establishing and building rapport was from the critical importance, and being an English language teacher and establishing rapport with the students is no different. The answer is simple. If someone likes us, respects us and trusts us they are more likely to be motivated to do what we are asking them to do. In teaching English that would mean that they will be motivated to come to our class, they will feel comfortable with us as their teachers, they will pay more attention in class and all that will contribute to the effectiveness of our teaching. Also, it enhances students' receptivity to what is being taught and elevates overall enjoyment of the course. Also read: How long does a TEFL course tak

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas It doesn't matter what industry you're in or what position you hold, knowing how to build rapport can bring you countless opportunities. Generally, rapport is characterized by positive thoughts and feelings of closeness. Some people might argue that this is all a natural gift, either you can build rapport with people or you can't. However, this is not certain. Rapport can develop naturally, but anyone can also nurture and improve rapport, just as they can any other skill. Rapport forms the basis of meaningful, close and harmonious relationships between people. Connection senses that you get when you meet someone you like and trust, and whose point of view you understand. It's the bond that forms when you discover that you share one another's values and priorities in life. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Phatsimo M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Rapport must be

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xiaodian Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Rizhao Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Establishing rapport with students is an essential and vital part of the teaching experience. If the students are unhappy with the relationship they have with the teacher or they do not like the teacher for any reason, then a barrier is placed in the way of the teaching and learning. First impressions are vitally important and there are a number of ways to set up your class for success that should be followed. One simple way is to be prepared. This has many levels, firstly being on time as this shows you respect the student’s time and that you are leading by e

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Zhacun Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yantai Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Learning a new language can be a daunting task. It requires a lot of studying, practicing, and participation in order to fully comprehend and be able to use a new language. That is why people who want to learn a new language prefer to take a class on it instead of trying to learn it themselves. Taking a class on English language can help build a student’s confidence and motivate them. It is especially important for an English teacher to develop rapport with their students because English students need to feel comfortable with the person teaching them their new l

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Malian Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Xianyang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Establishing rapport means to build a friendly, trustable and cooperative relationship between two parties. For teaching, it is an indispensable step to starting any satisfactory class. Having been a teacher for more than 1 year in China, I realize how important it is to establish rapport with the students before to ensure a successful class. Since a teacher and students are playing different roles in a classroom, the distance between two sides is naturally born. Moreover, there are differences in the educational backgrounds and ages of the teacher and the stude

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yuanquan Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Zibo Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Learning a new language can be a daunting task. It requires a lot of studying, practicing, and participation in order to fully comprehend and be able to use a new language. That is why people who want to learn a new language prefer to take a class on it instead of trying to learn it themselves. Taking a class on English language can help build a student’s confidence and motivate them. It is especially important for an English teacher to develop rapport with their students because English students need to feel comfortable with the person teaching them their new l

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The rapport between teacher and students plays a very important role in determining if a class is successful and enjoyable. No matter whether your students are teenagers or adults, they wish there is a good relationship between the teacher and them. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Wenpei Z. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. There are some reasons why rapport is so important in class. First of all, students are more likely to contribute and take part in the lessons when the atmosphere is relaxed. They are willing to cooperate with the teacher and take part in the class activities actively, which makes the class effective. Besides, with a good rapport, it will be easier for the teacher to manage the class and easier to teach. What’s more, rapport is really helpful to inexperienced teachers. A new teacher always feels nervous in classes, but if there is a rapport,

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xiaji Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Weinan Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Establishing rapport with your students is crucial for many reasons. Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary defines rapport as “a friendly, harmonious relationship especially : a relationship characterized by agreement, mutual understanding, or empathy that makes communication possible or easy.” This means that establishing rapport is like laying a foundation for understanding and communication. One of the most fundamental purposes of any language is to provide a way to understand and communicate with other people. Taking the time to establish rapport is simply

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas One thought, in particular, stood out to me as I was reading Unit 6 of the Business English course. That was how to relate to others who are from different cultures around the world. So as a teacher relating to students means in my mind establishing connections (establishing rapport). I believe rapport is the foundation that binds a teacher to students. Without rapport, there’s no trust and poor communication which is the opposite of what I am trying to achieve. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Loretta J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. As of this writing, I do not have experience teaching English as a foreign language so building rapport with students abroad is not only intriguing to me but the key to my success in the classroom as well as the students. I am a native English speaker and have many many years of business experience. So, establishing rapport has