This is a talk led by Rita Pierson about the importance of relationships within education. Rita Pierson is an educator and has been in the profession since 1972. She has taught in several areas of education including; elementary school, junior high and special education. She is a truly inspirational woman and this talk reflects this in the way in which she talks about her job and her pupils.
This video is called 'every kid needs a champion'. This meaning the connection a child needs to experience with a teacher or adult and that each relationship impacts their life. Rita Pierson calls this 'human connection'. She believes that significant learning can only occur from a significant connection. During this talk she goes on to say 'kids don't learn from people they don't like', by this Pierson is saying that in order for a child to be able to learn their relationship with who is teaching them must be a positive one.
In the conclusion of her speech on relationships in education Rita Pierson states her belief that educators are 'born to make a difference' and that 'teaching and learning should bring joy'. Also, she states how 'teaching and learning should bring joy', suggesting that in order for this to occur there must be a good relationship with the teacher and student.
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