The importance of knowing & valuing students

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The Importance of Knowing & Valuing Students

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Before we teach minds, we must reach hearts.

Genuine learning starts with relationships rooted in respect, recognition, and care.

This course supports educators in building stronger connections with their students by understanding their backgrounds, identities, experiences, and aspirations. When students feel known and valued, they are more likely to engage, persist, and succeed—both academically and emotionally.

In this course, you will learn to:

• Explore the link between belonging, self-worth, and academic motivation
  
  

• Use everyday classroom routines to show recognition and respect
  
  

• Build knowledge of students’ cultures, contexts, and learning preferences
  
  

• Avoid assumptions and foster inclusivity and relational trust
  
  

• Create a learning environment where every student feels they matter
  
  

Ideal for any educator who believes that strong relationships are not extras—they are essentials.

Course curriculum

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