B2: Establishing and maintaining rapport with students How does rapport with students affect teaching and learning outcomes?

What is the rationale for rapport? Establish a respectful learning environment

What are the components of rapport? Warmth Caring Friendliness Openness Compassion Tolerance Honesty Eye Contact Cultural and Gender Sensitivity Fairness Enthusiasm Cheerfulness Appropriate Sense of Humor Interpersonal communication

How does a teacher establish a basic level of rapport with the learners? Interact freely and respectfully with individuals with diverse characteristics and talents Display sensitivity to cultural norms Encourage self-confidence, self-respect, competence, and self-worth in learners Foster a learning environment in which individual differences are recognized Foster cultural and gender sensitivity in communication among learners Demonstrate teacher characteristics that promote a learning environment

How does the teacher maintain a basic level of rapport with the learner? Consistently demonstrate positive approach to relating to students genuine concern positive oral and written communication good eye contact