The thing that struck me most about this chapter was how important it was to the students that the teacher respect them. All of the techniques and suggestions in the chapter were designed to help the students feel that the teacher respects them. If that respect is there the students will be more cooperative.
Many people think that by the time kids get into High School the influence of adults is minimal and they only care what their peers think. Treating them like they have something valuable to contribute gives them the self confidence they need to take risks and succeed. Because they want our respect, they will go out of their way to earn it. But if they feel they are unfairly treated they will be resentful, and will behave worse.
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