Active Quote by Pedro Noguera
“We know that African American students tend to be relational learners. It's about the relationships between a teacher and student. Students respond well to teachers they know, believe in them, care about them, but also who teach in a matter that elicits a more active approach to learning, rather than just sitting and listening. The research on this is strong and has been available for a long time, but it is not widely practiced. That's a huge obstacle.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Education Reform Conference, 2018
Students learn best when teachers build trusting, caring relationships and engage them actively, yet this approach is underused despite strong evidence.
In simple terms: Good teacher‑student relationships boost learning.
Key Takeaway
Foster relational teaching.
Themes
education
relationships
engagement
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- classroom
- mentoring programs
- teacher training
- school policy
Key Concepts
social learning theory
teacher efficacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can schools support relational teaching?
- What barriers exist for teachers?
A Different Perspective
Implementing relational methods can be time‑intensive for teachers.
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