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Ethical Practices

Critical Thinking-Reflection The document discusses the importance of building relationships and respect in the classroom. The author explains that they wanted students to feel safe and respected, so they established a zero tolerance policy for bullying. They believe it is important to listen to students' concerns and make sure inappropriate behaviors are not ignored or brushed off. Additionally, the author gives students opportunities to share, actively listens to each other, greets them daily, and displays their work to show it is valued. Building respect and rapport is the author's top priority as an educator to ensure students feel comfortable and safe each day.

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Ethical Practices

Critical Thinking-Reflection The document discusses the importance of building relationships and respect in the classroom. The author explains that they wanted students to feel safe and respected, so they established a zero tolerance policy for bullying. They believe it is important to listen to students' concerns and make sure inappropriate behaviors are not ignored or brushed off. Additionally, the author gives students opportunities to share, actively listens to each other, greets them daily, and displays their work to show it is valued. Building respect and rapport is the author's top priority as an educator to ensure students feel comfortable and safe each day.

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Critical Thinking-Reflection

As soon as the school year started, I wanted to make sure I contributed to


making my classroom welcoming and positive for my students. Even though the
classroom was not technically mine, I still wanted to ensure students felt safe and
respected while they were learning. This is where they are spending a majority of their
day, so I believe it is essential to build a relationship with them on a personal level, as
well as an educational level. In the early stages of student teaching, I explained to my
students that I had a zero tolerance policy for bullying and disrespect. There have been
so many instances where I have witnessed students approaching teachers trying to
explain an incident that occurred with another student, but get brushed away as tattle
tales. However, I believe that students have the right to be heard. If a situation is
ignored or brushed off, students will believe that those behaviors are acceptable in the
classroom, and will continue to occur.
To build respect and rapport in my classroom, I give my students many
opportunities to share their life experiences with the class. All of my students know that
if one of their classmates is in front of the class speaking, or speaking from their seat,
that they need to give that student respect through actively listening. I greet each and
every student in the morning, so it starts their day off on a positive note. My students
are often encouraged to work in groups, so they can also build meaningful relationships
with each other as well.
Students are aware that their work is valued, because it is displayed throughout
the classroom. During the first week of school, students completed an All About Me
activity where they had to draw themselves and write three things inside their drawing
that described their unique personality.
Building respect and rapport with students is a number one priority of mine. As
an educator, it is my responsibility to ensure my students feel comfortable, respected
and safe in their learning environment each and every day. It is vital for them to know
that they are a part of a team, and that their personal contributions matter!!

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