After reading and annotating chapter 2 of Sail the 7 Cs, a part that really stuck with me was when the author mentioned how important communication is between teachers and students. I believe that communication is the strongest bond between students and teachers and is truly so important for their development. Students learn so much from teachers, not just the curriculum, but also life lessons. After doing some research, I found this article https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/communication-skills-for-teachers/ that touches on effective communication skills for teachers. I think that if you are going to be a teacher, this article is a good read because it focuses on the best strategies to get through to the students. Communication is also important for the parents too because most parents like to stay informed and on top of their child and their learning needs. If the teacher can create a safe and healthy learning environment, their students will feel more comfortable talking to them about anything they need. A teacher is a big role in a child’s life and some children have no other people in their life that they feel comfortable talking to, which is why it is so important for teachers to be an open-book to their students.

Julie Barron