Everyone wants to make a good impression on their teachers, but it's nothing difficult or mysterious. You can learn how teachers expect you to behave, so you will be a welcome presence in the classroom.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Be Nice
Step 1. Put yourself in your teachers' shoes
How would you feel if you found yourself in front of a group of grumpy, restless and rowdy students for eight hours a day, every day? You also probably want your students to be quiet and work. Try to imagine how your teachers must feel every day to understand how to behave if you want them to like you.
Try not to make life difficult for your teachers. Don't make them work harder than necessary. Every time you find an excuse, ask for a favor, or make a request, you make them work harder. Make their work as light as possible
Step 2. Try to understand the personality of your teachers
There is no way to please all teachers, because everyone is a different person. Some are kind, calm and warm, while others look like the strict school supervisors of yesteryear. To behave better, try to understand who your teachers are, what they value, and what motivates them.
- If a teacher is strict, pimping won't work. Focus on your work, bowing your head and doing what is expected of you, without making your presence in class noticeable too much.
- If you have a kind and warm teacher, you are more likely to appreciate whoever intervenes in class. If you want to be appreciated, open up and intervene a little more in the classroom, while at home you do your homework as best you can.
Step 3. Know when you shouldn't overdo it
Contrary to what you might think, teachers don't like pimps or snitches. The classmate who indulges teachers like a "pet" is almost certainly not the student they prefer. Keep that in mind.
You don't need to be the most talkative or the one who asks the most questions of all. You just have to give your input from time to time so that you are a positive presence in the classroom
Step 4. Be creative
If you want to excel, it helps to instill a little flair in your work, to differentiate yourself from other students and be interesting, creative and personable. Think imaginatively when you're assigned a project and do your job differently than everyone else. Try, work, and do more than the bare minimum.
Think about this: your teacher has to sit in the evening and correct 20, 50, maybe 200 sheets. How boring if they are all the same! If you can bring a little personality and creativity into your work (while following the teacher's directions and doing all the homework), most professors will appreciate it
Step 5. Say what you think
Be honest in school. As you grow up and progress through your schooling, you will see that teachers respect students who learn to think for themselves and not those who just repeat what they have heard. At any age, showing that you are creative and know how to think for yourself is an attitude worthy of respect.
Saying what you think does not mean being a provocateur. If you don't want to do your homework because it's boring, it won't earn you any points
Step 6. Thank the teachers for what they are doing
At some point in your life as a student, you should take a teacher you care about and thank him or her. Teaching is difficult work - your appreciation will be appreciated.
- In some cases, a little gift might be an appropriate way to show your thanks, but some teachers may find it offensive, especially if it's too elaborate, expensive, or extravagant a gift. A gift doesn't have to look like an attempt at bribery.
- In some cultures it is appropriate and quite common to invite your teachers to dinner with your family. Such an invitation can be a polite way of thanking.
Part 2 of 3: How to Behave in Class
Step 1. Pay attention in class
The best way to get any teacher to appreciate you is to pay attention in class. The more you pay attention and listen, the easier you will get busy and work better.
- If you're having a hard time paying attention in class, talk to your parents and teachers about it. You may not be stimulated enough, or you may have behavioral problems that you will need help with.
- While it's fun to sit next to your best friend, try to be with him at intermission, on the bus, and during breaks. It may be best to stay away in class to avoid the temptation to get distracted - you may miss important steps.
Step 2. Do what the teacher says
When you are in school, you need to do your homework as quickly and quietly as possible. If it's time to put your books aside and go to the cafeteria, it doesn't mean it's time to joke with your neighbor and stick gum under the counter. Listen and do what you are told.
Do what the teacher says even when you are not in class. If you have to read a chapter for tomorrow's lesson, do it. Don't avoid doing your homework thinking the teacher will like you because you are nice. Do your duty
Step 3. Show respect
It is very important to always be respectful and kind not only to the teachers, but to everyone at school. Always treat others the way you would like to be treated.
- Don't talk in class when the time isn't right. Teachers don't appreciate inappropriate interruptions.
- Some think that provoking teachers is a way to please peers, but it is rude to everyone, especially teachers.
Step 4. Contribute to the lesson in a positive way
When you are in class, you need to do more than just sit quietly and pay attention. Often, teachers request volunteers or ask questions for everyone, so it's important to speak at the right time. Strive to make the classroom a positive environment.
- Be polite when doing group work. When it's time to split into groups, do your part of the work, don't cause problems, don't interrupt, don't sit around waiting for others to do everything.
- If you see classmates next to you getting distracted or chatting, you don't need to make a fuss of it, but you can help the class move forward by keeping your eyes on the book and working. Don't get distracted.
Step 5. Keep your desk tidy
Take pride in keeping your desk, locker, coat rack and any other space you have in the classroom as neat and clean as possible. Your teachers are not your parents and they don't have to clean up after you pass. There is no better way not to please teachers than to create chaos in the classroom.
Part 3 of 3: Doing Well in School
Step 1. Finish your homework on time
During the lessons, concentrate and carry out the assigned tasks as best as possible, follow the instructions given to you and get busy. Making your teachers happy isn't that complicated.
- When you are given homework, take enough time to finish them accurately. A good way to piss off a teacher is to do their homework at the last minute, just before entering the classroom.
- You must never, under any circumstances, copy! It's a good way to get in trouble.
Step 2. Take part in class discussions
Teachers like students who come in when the time is right and who don't just sit in the back of the classroom with their heads down. Ask smart and meaningful questions. Show that you listen when teachers speak.
Often, when in doubt, other students are likely to be asking the same question, but are afraid to speak up. Being willing to ask questions will help you please your teachers
Step 3. Be yourself
This should be easy. When you are in class and interacting with the teachers, try to just be yourself and stay comfortable. If you try to pretend, your teachers will understand. Don't try to be the teacher's boyfriend, be a know-it-all and don't think you're 'too cool to go to school'. Just be yourself.
Like all people, teachers appreciate people who are sincere, polite and honest. Don't fall into the mistake of thinking you should be a certain way to please teachers. Don't pose for attention - you'll be a welcome learner
Step 4. Try your best
Commit yourself to school and always give your best. If teachers think you can do more, they won't be happy when you don't try your best. Don't sit on your laurels. Really take enough time to get your homework done right. You excel at homework.
If you are struggling in a subject, tell the teacher you want to improve and ask for help. In a lot of schools, there are after-school classes, study groups, or other ways to do extra exercises if you work hard. Teachers respect the commitment
Advice
- Don't be blamed, but don't deny the truth. Honesty really is the best solution.
- Also make sure the teacher knows you are there: don't be the quietest pupil, but neither be the loudest.
- Don't be disrespectful to your teachers - treat them as if they were your parents.
- Don't suddenly overdo it - teachers may think you have something in mind. They may understand that you are not serious and do not care about you.
- If you have a problem with a teacher, talk about it after class and tell your parents.
