I think that if a teacher wants her students to respect her, she needs to learn their interests and passions. This shows the students that she cares about them and that their interests matter in life and in the learning process. Learning students' interests also allows a teacher to individualize instruction and create lessons that are motivating for all students in her classroom.
In traditional classrooms, the teacher has most of the control.She tends to lecture in front of the class while students listen and take notes. After a unit is over students are usually given a multiple choice or short answer test. There is not much interaction between students or discussion with the teacher.
Partnering allows for discussions and more interaction. The teacher may propose an open ended question to students that encourage more critical thinking. Students may find answers by group discussions, journals, research, technology, etc.... In partnering, students have more control of their own learning. Students are encouraged to use a variety of resources to come to a conclusion. The teacher is there for support and guidance when needed
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