Respect

                           Respect is important in the classroom because it creates feelings of equality and a positive learning environment.  When both the teacher respects the students and vice versa, as well as students respecting each other, it is much less likely that there will be feelings of being singled-out.  It also ensures that students will feel more comfortable when their teacher treats them as equals.  

            Respect is always better than fear as a tactic for teachers, as fear forces the students to follow the rules, while respect encourages good behavior.  Fear can also incite negative feelings toward the teacher, while respect usually results in the students also respecting the teacher.  Some teachers believe that using fear can inspire respect.  Although it may result in a better-behaved classroom, teachers who use fear will never form relationships with their students.  Teachers that are respected the most by students are the ones sought out by students who have issues that need to be resolved.