ABSTRACT
This chapter helps to explain how significant the factors "teacher expectations," "teacher-student relationships," and "reducing anxiety" are and what significance the IKEA effect has on the development of intact teacher-student relationships. It also helps to explain why a "not yet" is always better than a "not" for strengthening teacher–student relationships. The chapter explains why humor and cheerfulness should have a place in school and the classroom and how they can improve teacher-student relationships. It also explains what the chameleon effect is and what impact rules and rituals have on establishing and maintaining intact teacher-student relationships and why the teacher's credibility is a key to positive teacher-student relationships. The idea that humor and cheerfulness are an essential part of successful instruction and have a positive influence on the learning process is nothing new. The chapter underlines the influence teachers can have in regard to the crucial factor of relationships in the classroom.
