If a teacher does not respect their students from the beginning, many students will never earn their respect. But if you respect each student from the beginning and the students know this, there will be very few students that will lose the teacher s respect. I have found this to be true from my student teaching experience. I gave every student my respect and none of them lost it. In any and all jobs consistency is looked at as good quality to possess.
Consistency is one of the most essential qualities that a teacher can possess.
A teacher, who is consistent, will not only have an easier time with classroom management but also will do a better job of helping students learn. Students want structure and consistency in their lives for many reasons. Students feel more secure in a classroom where there are clear, consistent rules and boundaries so they will not only know how to behave but the consequences for their misbehavior. These clear-cut boundaries will discourage misbehavior and will encourage learning. If a teacher is inconsistent, not only will classroom management become a real struggle, but also it will be hard for that teacher to make decisions and decide how to handle things.