Student/teacher relationship
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The quality of the student-teacher relationship has a significant impact on a student’s school performance, in particular their sense of safety, well-being, engagement at school, and appreciation of school subjects. The effect of student-teacher relationship on school perseverance is even more marked in the case of students at risk of dropping out.
Courses of effective action
- Make sure that teachers form supportive and positive relationships with students as soon as they enter school, especially in disadvantaged neighbourhoods, by making the entire staff aware of this reality.
- Develop positive disciplinary models that maintain high expectations for all youth.
- Put activities in place that help increase the quality time that students, teachers, and school staff spend together.
- Broaden the network of adults who are able to support and guide youth.
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