Week 7 Lecture – Relationships, Communication, and Partnerships

18 question-and-answer flashcards summarising key concepts, standards, and strategies from the Week 7 lecture on establishing relationships, communication, and partnerships.

Which AITSL Standard specifically focuses on using effective classroom communication?

Standard 3.5

Which AITSL Standard requires teachers to create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments?

Standard 4

Which AITSL Standard emphasises engaging professionally with colleagues, parents/carers, and the community?

Standard 7

According to Hopps (2013), why is communication considered the core of teaching interaction?

Because it enables teachers to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and the wider community.

What complexity in education-based communication is highlighted by Goff & Dockett (2015)?

Participants often have different expertise, values, and beliefs, making communication more complex.

Name the three broad dimensions that influence how effectively we communicate.

Mode, purpose, and participants.

Give two examples of communication modes a teacher might use.

Any two of: spoken, non-verbal, image, text.

What three feelings do students typically experience when teachers successfully connect with them?

A sense of belonging, a sense of trust, and a feeling of safety to take risks.

List the four universal student needs identified in the lecture.

Belonging, Mastery, Independence, Generosity.

State three practical actions a teacher can take to ‘win over’ students and build belonging.

Learn their names and greet them; share attention evenly; get to know their needs and interests (other acceptable answers: build trust, be warm and approachable, etc.).

According to a large US student study, what five behaviours characterise an effective teacher?

Knows my name; knows something about me; has high expectations; sets boundaries; doesn’t baby us.

Identify three different school professionals with whom teachers should build collaborative relationships.

Any three of: other teachers, specialist teachers, administration/support staff, education assistants, occupational or speech therapists, Aboriginal and Islander education officers, school nurse, welfare agencies.

Give four behaviours that support positive relationships with colleagues.

Appreciate each other’s perspectives; be prepared to negotiate; seek solutions that benefit students; share knowledge and expertise (also acceptable: collaborate and try new ideas).

Why is it important to recognise diversity when building relationships with parents?

Because families differ in structure, pressures, stresses, and available resources.

List three strategies for building strong relationships with parents/carers.

Provide a welcoming environment; learn about each family; maintain regular, positive two-way communication; involve parents in the classroom.

What effect can occur when teachers dominate the communication process in class?

Student learning can be inhibited.

Why should parents be viewed as partners in their child’s learning?

Their involvement supports programs and community efforts that aim to meet children’s and families’ needs, enhancing student success.

What balance must pre-service teachers strike while being ‘human’ with students?

Be natural, warm, approachable, and tolerant while still maintaining professionalism and appropriate boundaries.