Positive teacher-learner relationships are often instrumental in creating an environment conducive for academic and personal growth for both of them.
In school, teachers may often come across as strict and intimidating. Striking a healthy and friendly relationship with college faculty, having come of age, could be a lot easier for learners, and in the long run beneficial, too.
Remember that most of teachers start the day really early and work with scores and sometimes hundreds of students and that may take a lot of patience and perseverance on their part. Make sure that you greet your teacher with a warm smile and a morning wish when you meet them. It can definitely be the start of a friendly relationship between the two of you. Most importantly, there is a world of knowledge that learners can gain if they are friends with teachers.
Undergraduates can learn a lot from the experiences they share and the guidance they provide during and after class. The best institutions and colleges go the extra mile to ensure that learners don’t just get the degree that they applied for but leave the institute as an all-rounder.
A relatively new university in the southern part of India, Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth (CVV), is a one-of-a-kind institute that offers experiential learning, with faculty serving as their mentors.
CVV’s core mission is to blend the ancient and time-tested wisdom of India with present-day knowledge fields. Striking a careful balance between the old and the new, the University offers common streams of programmes with unique electives and supplementary subjects with an intent to mould the youngsters of today into well rounded, responsible, value grounded young adults who contribute to the nation, and the world at large.
The mentoring system at CVV is designed meticulously and implemented with unconditional obligation to ensure that the students are provided with a reliable and comprehensive support system, to motivate them to excel in both academic and non-academic fields.
Many pupils and their teachers develop deep bonds while learning together, ones that last a lifetime.
Here are some ways students can try to be friends with their faculty
Be attentive in classroom
Never be late to your class. That shows that you are keen on learning and teachers will realise that you are a dependable person who is respectful of their time. Also, make sure you are completely wide-eyed and bushy tailed, when the class is in session. You may also shoot up your hand for some and not all questions. Try to establish eye contact instead of burying your head in the book.
Meet after class
Join the cohort of peers who wish to get a word in after the session. You may ask any question about the chapters taught in the class, or simply some observations that you want to share with them.
Take initiative
It is wise to arrive to the class well prepared, with assignments as well as extra work done to the best of your ability. Rather, it will be more helpful if you find time to research about a topic above and beyond the primary texts taught in the class. Share this information only when the teacher approaches you; they often appreciate fresh perspectives.
Offer help with tasks
If you have a faculty that you want to get a chance to talk to more often, especially after the class, approach him or her to find out how you can contribute more or be more involved in the classes that the two of you are a part of. Helping a teacher with arranging the lesson plan or an academic calendar could definitely help you strike a rapport and provide you opportunities to delve into the subject outside class.
Ask questions
If what the teacher has said in the class did make much sense to you, do not hesitate to ask questions about the parts that were unclear. Always remember that teachers usually like and appreciate when students ask pertinent questions. Your curiosity to find out more indicates that you have been trying to follow all that was being taught, and that you are willing to learn.
Stay in touch
Even when you have graduated or moved on to some other semester, nurture the contacts you have made. What could truly strike a chord is a short ‘thank you’ note from your end, after the semester is over. Staying in touch can sometimes help you seal an internship deal. Also, who knows, if you leave a long-lasting impression on your professors, they may write a stellar letter of recommendation for you when you need it in the future.
Conclusion
CVV is one of the premier institutes in India, with a noble lineage in education. And our value system is even older than our legacy! At CVV, we leave no stone unturned to provide our students with a hands-on and immersive educational experience.
