From a Quora Question: What are some ways a teacher can be friendly with students but still maintain authority? I love this question!! I really enjoyed being friendly to my students but also had a hardline that I held for certain behaviors. This means I would hold my line firmly and consistently. Students relax when they know that you are fair and not hesitant to follow through with your consequences. That way you can still be friendly with brief moments of firmness when nee

Q. What is the # 1 Principle of Learning? #1: Motivation: “Wanting” to learn the skill or information. If the person is not interested and/or motivated to learn then they will not be open to the process. This is what can be so difficult for teachers. Their students are told what they have to learn and the teacher has set standards to teach to where the student may or may not be interested. This is why I am so adamant about “hooking” the learner by arousing their curiosity. I