Teacher - Student relationships

About course

Teacher–Student Relationships

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Connection before content. Trust before teaching.

Strong teacher–student relationships are the foundation of a positive, productive learning environment.

This course supports educators in developing the relational skills, emotional awareness, and communication strategies needed to build mutual respect, motivation, and trust with their students. Grounded in evidence-based practice, it explores how meaningful relationships enhance engagement, behaviour, and academic outcomes.

In this course, you will learn to:

• Build relationships based on respect, consistency, and empathy
  
  

• Recognise and respond to students' emotional and social needs
  
  

• Establish clear boundaries while remaining approachable and supportive
  
  

• Foster a safe climate where students feel seen, heard, and valued
  
  

• Use relational strategies to prevent and de-escalate conflict
  
  

Ideal for teachers at all stages who believe that how we connect with students shapes how they learn.

Course curriculum

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