So, you’ve been in class for at least a month now and your teacher still consistently butchers your name, manages to pick on you everyday in class, and worst of all, gets away with it. All of your efforts to please seem fruitless, and you’re about to accept that you will never be on your teacher’s good side. But there’s no need to fret! The problem is very solvable. As someone who’s been both a student and a teacher, I can attest that rapport is key. Check out the following Web sites offering students (and parents) an “in” with every teacher:
Suite101 suggests that it takes more than “making the grade” to get on a teacher’s good side. In this case, the concept “the devil is in the details” applies, and the little things you do to make life easier for everyone in the classroom will be greatly appreciated by your teacher.
Google Docs will help you stay organized, and every teacher loves organization (not to mention it will also make your life easier). Bookmark it, and simply click it to access your calendar of assignments, presentations, reports and other documents. Don’t forget to share this organization method with your teacher!
A worldly national newspaper like The New York Times is a free and clever way to connect with your teacher. Brushing up on the news or current events and being able to add to class discussions will show the teacher that you are not only informed, but that you also love learning.
For parents, the National Education Association has advice on getting to know a child’s teachers and talking to them about the common situations your child may encounter, like receiving a disappointing grade or missing school.
Jen O’Neill
Education Writer
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