Students feel respected when teachers understand where they (the students) are coming from and apply that understanding by making connections in the classroom. (jensenlearning.com)
In K - 12 school, I read about this one study out of North Carolina that shows some teachers do something in the classroom to create a sense of connection in the classroom — to make their students feel more motivated. (huffingtonpost.com)
Third grade classes and up receive science twice a week from a part - time science teacher shared with PS 51, but teachers of the younger grades do a good job of helping kids make science connections in the classroom. (insideschools.org)