How to Gain Respect as an Educator

Abstract

<span>Respect is often mentioned spontaneously when people talk about <span>relationships in society, and intuitively everyone seems to know its <span>meaning. In any kind of relationship, respect is often said to contribute <span>to successful interactions. Scientists, politicians, writers and <span>journalists commonly use the term ‘respect' in their arguments with <span>remarkable conviction. Throughout every segment of our society there <span>is an increasing demand for respect (Hill Jr., 2000; O'Connell, 2000).<br /><span>A common belief has been that there is a lack of respect among the <span>young for the older generation, while young people often argue that <span>respect is not returned and their views are repeatedly ignored.<br /><span>Politicians tell us that many of the complex problems facing our <span>modern, multicultural societies are due to a lack of respect. Educators <span>must gain the respect of those they wish to teach in order to obtain <span>their attention.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /></span>