The instructor-student relationship is very important. How well students get along with their instructors, how well students understand the lessons their instructors are trying to impart and how well instructors understand the needs of their students is essential, especially at the career college level.

Some people may have the misconception that career college instructors don?t care as much about their students as professors at four-year universities do. There is also a misconception that career college instructors are not as open to communication from their students as four-year college professors are. This is partly because most four-year professors consider teaching their only career while career college instructors are often active experts in their field.

These misconceptions are inaccurate. Career college instructors care a great deal about their students? growth and education. Here are some tips on how to have a good relationship with your instructors.

First, always feel free to ask questions, be it before, during or after class. Certainly keep in mind that your instructor may have somewhere to go after class, so be reasonable. But never feel afraid or intimidated to ask questions. You are paying to learn. If you don?t understand a concept, ask that it be explained further.

Second, ask if your instructors offer an easy way to contact them outside of class. Many teachers put their home or cell phone numbers or their e-mail addresses on their syllabus. If your teachers have not done so, ask them if there is a good way to talk to them if you need help between classes.

Third, treat your instructors with respect and participate in their classes. Sit toward the front of the class. Don?t speak while they are speaking. Answer their questions if they pose questions to the class. Stay alert ? don?t slump in your seat or doze off. If you give respect to and communicate with your teachers, they will likely do the same for you.

Remember ? great communicators are often great listeners and vice versa. If you show your instructor respect they will usually show you the same respect.

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