An often overlooked aspect of teaching is building a rapport with students. This not as easy as it seems. Students must enjoy working with their teachers to get the most out of a lesson. Students should not be friends with teachers, but a mutual respect is essential for students to learn as effectively as possible. Building a rapport starts with getting to know your students. Pay close attention to not only how they learn, but what their interests are. If teachers incorporate student interests into their lesson they will become more eager to learn. Intrinsic motivation is a key component for comprehension. Once students want to learn, you can begin to create instruction that will not only get them interested in learning but also target their specific areas of need.
Below is a video of some potential ice breaker to start building a rapport with students
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