Classroom Management:

My experience over the years in the classroom would have impressed upon me the importance of teacher-student relationships in classroom management. In fact Marzano (2003) refers to this type of relationship as an essential foundation for effective classroom management which very often translates to high student achievement. This very important aspect of effective classroom management should not be left to chance. As teachers, we are encouraged to use strategies supported by research and as we build a community of learners to share with each other our best practices. Teachers we have the power to influence the dynamics of our classrooms and build strong teacher-student relationships that will support student learning.