Rapport
Building Rapport with students not only increases their retention but also the students will also share current trends and new cooking techniques
I agree. When the rapport between an instructor and students is open, positive and comfortable. Students are more willing to share feedback about class lessons, instruction and subject matter. A good rapport will enable students to discuss more openly and be both willing to learn and academically successful.
I would agree, there are students in every class that are a bit shy and will not share their experiences unless you probe them for information. This generally invites them to open up and talk about their work experiences and makes them feel like they are a part of the class. It also helps to enguage students who do not currently work in the culinary field learn something new and different about culinery arts in generall.
I agree. As a student I always wanted to learn more from the teachers that I felt most comfortable with.
In building rapport, you might just learn something new yourself.
I try to build a good rapport with my students, they feel comfortable around me and I with them. As we expand into our labs, having a good rapport with my students allows me to get the best out of my students as they feel comfortable around me to sharethoughts and ideals, but not too comfortable so as to become too friendly and let the instructor/student relationship become undermined (lose respect)as to who we are and why we are here.
building a good rapport also builds trust with the student if you push the retention they feel guilty about missing class be friendly with your students.
If we have an open rapport with students we gain their trust. If they trust the teachers they feel more confident, if they are confident they feel more confortable learning.
I agree,a good rapport will enable the class to be open and comfortable and will enhance their learning activities.
The student needs to realize the instructor respects them as a person and values their opinion in class.
I find that a great way to build rapport is to present yourself as a real person, contributing both successes and failures in your professional career. This can make the classroom much less intimidating for students, and they'll likely be more open to contribute their own experiences.
Hi Laura,
Well said. This sets the tone for the entire course and helps to establish rapport and respect with the students.
Gary
Alot of students feel that if there's no respect and caring they will go else where. They pay alot so they derserve to get alot back or get what they paid for
Rapport create an environment where information is able to flow freely between instructor and student. The instructor develops an appropriate level of sensitivity to not only the academic aspects but also the personal aspects of the student. In turn, students develop an enhanced level of respect and appreciation for the experienecs and expertise demonstrated by the instructor.
Building a rapport with the students is a key element to student retention. When students feel as if they are recognized and appreciated they are more likely to attend class. When they feel that the instructor cares about their college success, it will encourage them to commit to their college success. A strong rapport will also help the student to feel comfortable with the class setting especially in times when they are not feeling very confident about the material.
