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How do teachers get their kids to talk with them if they are having trouble and dont want to aks a question?

I am in the 11th grade
Im on the varsity swim team
I've lettered in swim after only being on the team for a year
I like to paint and read
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alan’s Answer

Your question is excellent. Teaching is, in its basic, a relationship building exercise. Students need to trust their teachers and teachers need to prove that they can be trusted. Consistency is one way to know if you can count on a teacher. I remember a teacher who was moody, absent often, and was quick to anger. I wouldn’t trust her. Does the teacher know enough to be able to help. I had one student disclose to me that she was being sexually abused. I explained first that I could not keep that secret because of the law but I knew someone in child protective services who would respect her issues. That student knew to trust me and everything turned out well. Another way students can trust teachers is the ability to be open and honest. Knowing that a teacher speaks the truth and is willing to share goes a long way to enable a student to open up. Lastly students intuitively know whether a teacher can be trusted. Trust your gut is a good guide.
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Dr. James’s Answer

I found a site that may help answer your question. One of the things you have to read is how old are the kids you are referring to.

https://www.workingmother.com/2010/9/home/keeping-kids-line
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Simeon’s Answer

One of the most natural ways to get a student to come out of their shell when it comes to asking questions is by building a rapport with the student. Talk with them, ask them how their day is going, and show an interest in their general well-being. When people think you have their best interest in mind, they're much more likely to ask questions that they would otherwise find embarrassing.
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Sheila’s Answer

Hi Daisy:

Thank you for this excellent question. I'm not a school teacher but I'd like to share with you my perspective for your consideration.

• Provide ways for students to ask questions anonymously such as the use of index cards, sticky notes, etc.
• Make the classroom a safe and inviting environment. Break down walls of intimidation so that students will want to ask questions
• Have visuals of types of questions starters such as "how, when, where, why, what" etc. etc.
• Have single or 1:1 sessions with students. As preparation, ask them to come up with questions to ask
• Encourage participation without pointing anyone out
• Listen-Listen-Listen

Best of luck to you!

~ Sheila
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