The Three R’s - Respect, Rapport, Relationships

Debbie Long & Lisa Sexton

Learning ObjectivesThe Learner Will Be Able To:

•Identify strategies for building relationships with students•Identify ways to be “The One” for students•Identify ways to show personal interest in students

What were your “ah-ha’s”?

Recipe for RelationshipsWhat are the ingredients?

1. A healthy dose of trust2. A helping of respect3. A dash of kindness and

compassion

Mix ingredients together and wrap in caring and personal interest

10 Simple Ways to Show Your Sincere Interest in Others

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The One

Mix it up by color

•Create groups based on your color circle•Share within your groups a personal experience with someone who was “the one to make a difference” for you

Look for the “Extra” in ordinary

•Please list one extraordinary quality or trait about yourself you’d like to share on the cut-out of a person•Hang on the wall•“Gallery Walk”

We are surrounded by extraordinary people. Find the “extra” in each person’s ordinary.

Are we willing to find the “Extra” in our students who challenge us the most?