Respect is a positive feeling of esteem or deference for a person or other entity (such

as a nation or a religion), and also specific actions and conduct representative of that
esteem. Respect can be a specific feeling of regard for the actual qualities of the one
respected (e.g., "I have great respect for her judgment"). It can also be conduct in
accord with a specific ethic of respect. Respect can be both given and/or received.
Depending on an individual's cultural reference frame, respect can be something that
is earned. Respect is often thought of as earned or built over time. Often, continued
caring interactions are required to maintain or increase feelings of respect among
individuals.
Long gone are the days when a teachers presence alone demanded respect from
students as well as parents. Today, in a society where good morals are on the
decline, while self-centeredness is on the incline, we cant afford to educate students
like our teachers once did back in the day. We have to get respect the hard way; we
have to earn it. One of the best ways to earn a students respect in the classroom is
by becoming the kind of person your students want to become. Put another way, if
your students dont want to become duplicate your success, then you dont need to
be there. Were talking about integrity. Whenever teacher

promote success to

students without first modeling it, then were seen as hypocrites in their eyes, even if
they dont admit it. In addition, teacher lose credibility in the classroom. As teachers,
others should want what we have. Character is something money cant buy but
everyone admires and respects even if they dont like you personally. This is one of
the most basic principles to successful teaching; however, its one of the most difficult
lessons for us to learn as teachers. The truth of the matter is, whenever we (as
teachers) step into a classroom or in front of a group of students (especially middle
and high school students), theyre are already sizing us up to see how they will treat
and respond to us

Teaching learning process involves a teacher and a student. It is very important for
both of them to have a healthy relationship in order to carry out the teaching learning
process smoothly. Teachers are known to be the second parents. Parents provide us
moral education and teachers provide us rest of the knowledge necessary for living
and knowing the world. The childs relationship with the teacher determines the grade
and academics of the student. Teachers control the destiny of the students for more
that two decades. Ultimately, the product comes out. The way the teacher has
shaped the mind and creativity of the student then shows. Establishing a positive
teacher student relationship helps to yield a beautiful environment in the classroom.
A teacher is also a guide, a friend, a counsellor and also like a gardener who waters
the tiny flowers called children.
If the teacher student relationship is to be maximally productive, must reflect certain
attitudes and commitments of each to the other. First, the student must respect his or
her teacher and hold him in the highest esteem. Even though this instruction may be
uncomfortable and disconcerting at times, but a teacher always wants his student to
do. The student must believe that the teacher always has his or her best interests in
mind. All the time, the teacher looks forward to improve his student and polish the
creativity in the student. The student must commit himself or she to following the
instruction with utmost discipline, just as a doctors orders must be followed precisely,
since failure to do so could cause harm, so a teachers advices must be obeyed with
equal sincerity. A teacher is the students path finder. When we need to move on or
are stuck with something, teacher helps us find the way. Teacher is like a potter who
craves mud into a fixed shape, and turns it into a pot. Teachers always stand by the
students, to guide and support them.
The role of a teacher was different before, but now, since the world has changed a
lot, and there is a lot other means for people to receive information like media,
internet etc. Students today are more informed then before, and so the teachers are
more of a facilitator there. There is no such charm in the relationship of the teacher
and student like before. Teachers teach and students learn, there is no intimacy
between the teachers and students. When this becomes worst, and there is a huge
communication gap between the teacher and the student, then there occurs problem
in the relationship between them. The actual teacher-student relationship however
changes during the career. On average there is a significant increase in dominant

behaviour of teachers during the first decade of their career: a movement towards the
ideal teacher-student relationship. After this period dominance stabilises. On average
there is no change in co-operative behaviour. There is no shift towards the ideal as
experience grows. Be sincere to student by talk to students in a normal tone,
irrespective of their age. Students see through adults who arent sincere very quickly.
Dont pretend. Say what you mean. Mean what you say. Show that you care but only
if you do.
A teacher if imposes rules and discipline to the students, the student fails to develop
his creativity. He learns that in life you dont do anything unless youre bullied and
conned into doing it. He learns to get bored even with a small piece of work .When a
student takes the exam well but doesnt get the expected marks due to the personal
problem teacher has with the student, some of the teachers intentionally dont want
the students to get the marks with flying colours. Due to the punishments given by
teachers to the students, the students may be badly affected. The young mind and
psychology of the children might get disturbed. We come across numerous news
about these issues nowadays. There are many laws against this but only few are
being implemented. Be fair. Ever worked for someone who changes the rules
whenever it suits them? Right. Theres nothing more frustrating. Teacher need to
stick to what they say amd dont change the rules without explaining and informing
students of the reason. Of course youre allowed to change your mind and even to
make mistakes. May have to make some alterations during the course of a project, or
throughout the year. But dont be afraid to say sorry, or that they were wrong. Kids
think its amazing when their teachers fess up to not knowing everything. Be
decisive. Dont argue with students, appear wishy-washy, or let them dictate your
response to misbehavior. Make decisions quickly and then move on. Pause before
speaking. Always wait until every student is attentive and looking at you before giving
instructions. This shifts control to you and adds more importance to whatever you
say. And do exactly what you say you will do, especially when it comes to your
classroom management plan. Your students will respect this above all else.

The teacher-student relationship is a must for quality education. This means that the
teacher does not necessarily have to feel favourably of the student and neither does
the student have to think same for the teacher, but a common language is required..
And both sides should feel comfortably about trust and intimacy in the teacher
student relationship. Both sides should be aware of the others feelings and there
should be respect for each others in the heart. Teachers are the second parents, so
students must put the teachers instructions in practice as they would always want
their students to do well and be successful in life. And teachers have certain
responsibility towards the students, as they are the path leaders; they are to lead the
students towards the right way in a right manner. For this, there must be a charm and
positive relationship between the teacher and the student. Use confident body
language. Keep head up, shoulders back, and look directly at students when
speaking

with

them.

Confident

behavior

earns

immediate

respect.

Slow

down. Rushing around creates negative, excitable energy and makes you appear as
if youre not in control. Work on moving efficiently and gracefully.
One of the points which raised problems for some people was my suggestion that
students are not obliged to respect teachers. I do think mutual respect between any
human beings is important. And I understand that there might be differing cultural
expectations when it comes to respecting teachers. But I still think its important for
teachers to think about whether and why they deserve respect automatically.
Teacher responsibilities is to respect his students by Dont talk down to students.
Model mutual respect. Dont have double standards. Give what youd like to get back.
Know every childs story and treat each as an individual. Cater for different learning
preferences, strengths and weaknesses. Have a class agreement, not top-down rules
by asking what helps them learn and what hinders learning. Use that as a basis for
establishing an essential agreement as to how the class will run and what behaviours
will be evident. Have everyone sign it. Put it up on the wall. Refer to it constantly. Be
part of the learning community by dont be the boss of learning. Encourage kids to
take ownership of their learning. Be an inquirer too. Dont pretend to know all the
answers. Learn with and from your students. Divide your groups in a variety of
random ways, so that everyone learns to work with different people. Acknowledge
their physical needs allows students to drink water and even to eat if they hungry.
Dont try and control when they go to the toilet. (If your classes are engaging, they

will only go when they need to.) Provide opportunities for standing up and moving
around during learning. Teacher need to be fair and reasonable by dont show
favoritism. Expect everyone to stick to the agreement. Dont allow put-downs
between students. Accept legitimate excuses and even some that might not be. If the
homework comes a day late because they had something else to do, its not the end
of the world. Have sense of humor by laugh with students but never at them. Laugh
at yourself. Show firm disapproval if they laugh at each other. Dont take school too
seriously. Take learning seriously. But make learning fun too.That will provide a
secure learning space. Provide opportunities for risk-taking in learning. Create a safe
environment where learners dont fear failure. Be supportive of creative thinking and
new ways of doing things. Make every student feel validated.
As conclusion, respect from student is important in order to attract student to learn
and gain knowledge without grudge among teacher and student. Relationship among
teacher and student need to be taken care in order to achieve better institution place.
Acknowledge when youre in the wrong. Apologise when you make a mistake. Admit
youre impatient because youre tired today.