What Students Want & Need
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Adaptation
Overview
In this lesson, we explore what students universally want and need from their teacher, with particular attention to new students.
Objective
Understand how to acknowledge and include each student while respecting their need for space, and recognize the balance required to help students feel safe.
What You'll Get
You'll learn that every student wants to be seen and acknowledged, but how you do this matters deeply. Some students seek attention while others want to blend in, yet both need to feel safe and included. You'll gain practical insight into the personal welcome each student deserves, how to work with students who feel awkward or uncomfortable, and how to build an environment that supports growing self-reliance. This applies whether you're teaching in a studio, online, or working one-on-one.
Questions Answered Here
- What are some universal desires among students?
- What do students need from you?
- What might you include as part of your personal welcome with each student?
- What particular care can you take with students who feel awkward or uncomfortable?
- How can we think of teaching in order to set a tone of support and growing self-reliance among students?
- What is a risk related to singling out students for support?
What Students Want & Need
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