EDC 230 - Chapter 2

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    The second chapter of The Growth Mindset Playbook by Annie Brock and Heather Hundley discusses the importance of building positive relationships in the classroom. There are many options for teachers to implement in their classes to make connections. An example from the text explains how a teacher uses a special morning routine in his classroom. He engages with the students one by one with their own handshake. This helps build a relationship between the teacher and the student because it shows that the teacher is interested in more than just schoolwork. The other options presented in this chapter include; morning check-in, “all about me” bags, agreements, Q and A, personalization, and positive messages. All of these encompass the meaning of building positive relationships with students. The authors extend on this topic by saying, “An advantage of taking the time to develop positive relationships with your students is that when the time comes to have a difficult conversation or confront a behavior problem with the student, those talks will be more comfortable and, ultimately, more productive” (Brock and Heather 33). This displays how building a relationship will set the foundation for future scenarios.

    In one section of the chapter, the authors explain that some teachers find it challenging to foster student relationships. They feel pressure from the curriculum and rigid schedules, and as a result, they feel as if there is no time to develop meaningful relationships. The chapter provides alternatives to dealing with these factors; dialogue journals, Socratic seminars, 2 x 10 strategy, attending events and standing at the door. These will help teachers who struggle with the stress of finding time during the school day. Even if teachers think it is pointless to bother building relationships, they should still make an effort with as many students as possible. Many aspects can impact a child’s education, and as educators, we should make it a priority to be one of those positive aspects.

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