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Create a Plan for Relationship Ke’Andrea S. Towns Northcentral University SEL-7200: Implementing SEL in the Modern Classroom Dr. Jennifer Aniano March 28, 2024

Fultz (2023) says that building authentic relationships takes time and that in the classroom the relationships from students cannot be rushed. In building authentic relationships with students, it is important that teachers embrace who they are so that the students will learn to appreciate it. It would also help to ask students different questions as it pertains to their lives and the things that they may like. The authenticity behind the building of these relationships will not only support the academic performance of the students, but also help in fighting feelings of sadness or loneliness if the child is experiencing it. As an early childhood education professional, there are several ways in which I can improve my relationship with the students that I encounter and interact with daily. Being that I work with children who are ages 3- to 5-years old, it is important that I am approachable when trying to build and improve a relationship with both the students and their parents. I believe that being approachable and creating an open environment will allow the families and students to not be fearful of coming to me with any questions or concerns that they may have. Another thing that I would do to improve the relationship would be to actively listen. Rogers & Schainker (n.d.) says that “when we engage in active listening, we are making a conscious effort to thoroughly understand what someone is trying to tell us through their words and non-verbal messages.” In using active listening skills, this would show the students and parents that I value and respect their ideas and feelings. Lastly, but certainly not least, I can remain consistent in all that I do to improve relationships. In remaining consistent as it relates to classroom rules, expectations, and so much more, this shows that I am remaining fair in maintaining a positive, stable environment. I believe that the impact of strong relationships will set the foundation for not only how the school year will go, but also on how well students develop as it relates to their academic performance and how they learn to process things in a social emotional manner. Being that this

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