The most important challenge facing any teacher, at any time, exists in human communication and relationship building. Human Relations for the Educator uses an applied approach to give teachers the essential skills needed to promote productive interactions and build on existing relationships in their careers.

This text guides students through the topics of self-reflection, understanding perceptions, and establishing and maintaining productive relationships.

Topics include:

Verbal and nonverbal communication
Listening
Student diversity
Conflict management
Establishing and maintaining productive relationships with students, parents, supervisors, colleagues, faculty, and paraprofessionals

By creating an emphasis on human relations, pre-service teachers will be equipped with the skills needed to address the challenges of today's and tomorrow's world.