Encouraging student collaboration is one of the best ways of helping students learn about each other and from each other. Collaboration in the classroom can take many forms.
For most of us, enthusiasm is pretty much synonymous with our vocation and infused in our daily interactions as educators.
Learning doesn’t need to occur in a bubble. It’s incredibly important to allow students to get to know their instructor, and for the instructor to get to know their students.
Compassionate assistance to students begins with the ‘basics’.
It’s important to clearly define your personal expectations for communication with your students, while also explaining how you would like them to communicate with you.