How do teachers not play favorites?

Avoiding even the perception of playing favorites isn’t complicated. Follow your classroom management plan, regardless of who breaks your rules. Don’t yell, scold, berate, or take misbehavior personally. Be the same consistently pleasant teacher day in and day out.

How do teachers show favoritism?

Teacher Favoritism Subtle cues include nonverbal behavior that conveys a preference (or dislike) toward another person (e.g., facial expressions, length of eye contact, body movements). A teacher may not even be aware of giving preferences or investing more in one student and slighting others.

Do boys get more attention in school?

BOYS GET MORE ATTENTION IN CLASS THAN GIRLS, NATIONAL STUDY FINDS. Teachers spend significantly more time in class with boys, one of many ways America’s classrooms are biased, or even hostile, to girls, says a national study released today.

What happens when a teacher plays favorites?

It’s obvious to students when a teacher plays favorites. In most circumstances the only one unaware of it is the teacher herself. The resulting resentments, dislike, and distrust create an unhappy classroom—which is the death knell of classroom management.

Why is favoritism in the classroom bad?

But favoritism can be especially hurtful, making students less trusting, less inclined to participate, and less willing to take healthy social chances. It further alienates difficult students. Some teachers have a quid pro quo relationship with their students.

Is it bad for a teacher to favor some students?

No teacher wants to confront the possibility that he or she favors some students over others. It’s never easy to take a hard look at yourself and be honest with your heart’s intent. But self-examination is crucial, because favoritism is not only bad for classroom management, it’s worse for your students.

How do you deal with difficult students in the classroom?

Don’t yell, scold, berate, or take misbehavior personally. Be the same consistently pleasant teacher day in and day out. Make every student a target of your heartfelt smile and kindness. Choose to see the best in each of them, despite how difficult at times that may be.