When students are convinced that teachers genuinely care about them and believe in them as individuals, students believe in and care more about themselves, they care more about their class, and strive for greater achievement in school.
Teacher approval is a powerful therapeutic device; it can be a source of inspiration, a reason to come through the door in the morning and do your best. Forming close, trusting, caring relationships with troubled students is challenging…
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