A study was done with 910 at risk 1st graders.
The children who had the best results had teachers who...
- Tuned into the child and responded to his needs, moods, interests, and capabilities, letting them guide the interactions.
- Created an upbeat classroom climate with pleasant conversations, lots of laughter, and excitement.
- Showed warmth and “positive regard” toward students.
- Had good classroom management with clear but flexible expectations and routines, so that students followed rules largely on their own.
- Took an “us vs. them” stance.
- Imposed their own agenda on students without tuning in to their needs.
- Were emotionally distant or uninvolved.