Knowing your students begins with knowing yourself. Each student is uniquely created by God with a distinguishing personality and temperament. Students differ from each other by God's design. Some of these differences include height, weight, intellect, physical skills, physical appearances, personalities, temperaments, family background, and work ethic. Teachers must be sensitive to these differences and how they relate to academic achievements, social relationships, and spiritual growth.
Students have psychological needs - know what they are.
These needs vary among the students in your classroom. Some students seek positions and honors, others do not want a position of importance. Understanding your students and their psychological needs will help you better know how they think and why they act the way they do. Know your students' academic needs . Teachers have several sources of information in the students' cumulative files.