Students are born with two fears (falling and loud noises), every other fear is learned.
Four areas of fear for a student in the education environment.
Appearance – physical and clothing
Abilities – physical and mental
Parentage – social status
Environment – physical and social
As an educator you can help students build trust and acceptance in each other with a loving relationship
1. Offer kindness and courtesy.
2. Be honest.
3. Be willing to listen.
4. Be open to feedback.
5. Offer a sincere apology when needed. Respect is contagious.