1. High Expectations & Relationships
Claudia Guerrero
Thelma Luna
Ofelia Alvarez

2. Core Belief #10: “The master teacher believes that high expectations, good relationships with students, and working cooperatively with colleagues are vital keys to being a master teacher.”

3. It has long been held by educators that high expectations and good relationships with students are critical to causing students to achieve at high levels.

4. Survey Ranking of Importance
Create an environment that advances student learning
Have a respectful classroom
Believe all students can learn
Foster and maintain the respect of their students
Motivate students to set and strive for the highest expectations of themselves
Communicate high expectations for students in meeting objectives

5. Survey Ranking of Importance
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators to improve their and others’ practices
Serve as sources of information and advice for other teachers in the school
Work cohesively with the administration

6. Maintaining a good relationship with students built upon mutual respect is at the forefront of what a master teacher does, according to our survey results.

7. Master Teacher Relationship with Students
Teachers foster and maintain the respect of students
Motivate students to strive for high expectations for themselves
Communicate high expectations for students in meeting objectives
This becomes an environment that advances student learning

8. The master teacher does not “take care of business of teaching” without first spending considerable time protecting and nurturing their students every single day.

9. Students need high expectations to achieve, and they rise to meet the high expectations that the master teacher sets for them.

10. What survey respondents had to say . . .
People, not programs is what makes classroom students successful
Teaching begins with relationships
Exemplary teachers know the importance of building relationships with all stakeholders

11. Let’s examine some characteristics called “The Learning Environment Mobile”

12. Learning Environment Mobile
Environment That Advances Student Learning
Passion for Teaching
Respect for and Belief in Students
* Skills for Teaching Effectively