• The Why & How of Positive Teacher-Student Relationships with Ebony Thornton

  • Sep 13 2021
  • Length: 38 mins
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The Why & How of Positive Teacher-Student Relationships with Ebony Thornton

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  • In this episode we talk about how essential positive teacher-student relationships are, particularly when we want our students to feel valued, comfortable and motivated to speak the target language. [sign up for Talking Points]

    I am joined by Ebony Thornton, a teacher in Georgia, who speaks about...

    • relationships with her own teachers and those that influenced her student-teacher relationships
    • barriers that make teacher-student relationships challenging
    • respecting distance when needed
    • how do you get to know your students
    • how effective relationships enhance the teaching and learning experience
    • the “savior” complex
    • representation in the language classroom
    • #BlackWLTeachers

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    • Twitter: @EThorntonGHS
    • Instagram: @senoritathorntonghs


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