An elementary teacher establishes a student's educational foundation through leadership and commitment, and to do so effectively, time and patience are a necessity. First, a teacher must engage in student learning by inviting them to share their thoughts, opinions and ideas, actively listening and providing feedback. Additionally, peer interaction should be encouraged to complement the course material. Finally, teachers should explain concepts in depth and accommodate each child's learning style, while encouraging students to imagine new ideas and think “outside the box.” After completing the topic, performance should be evaluated to determine mastery of concepts and evaluate teaching methods. Psychology then becomes relevant because a teacher must have a sense of behavioral management and must know how to properly handle emotional problems. Understanding the learning styles and psychological issues that can affect a child's ability to learn is necessary to address various issues as they arise, thus managing and maximizing each child's learning potential. Behavior management is essential for a teacher because behavioral problems can be a problem if left unchecked; misbehavior is usually indicative of underlying psychological problems and can interfere with and impede the learning of all students. Therefore, understanding behavioral management can help mediate the challenges mentioned above. For example, if a student has a behavioral problem and has frequent tantrums that cause disruptions in the classroom, a student's ability to learn may be hindered. It is necessary to address behavioral problems and model correct behavior (Chen). If the student continues to have problems, the... center of the paper... guides the student to success. Teachers should emphasize the importance of students developing goals, beliefs, and attitudes so that students' learning capacity is maximized. Elementary teachers should praise young students' efforts often, this helps build the student's confidence and abilities. Mastery-oriented students are those who strive to learn new things and are highly motivated to achieve their goals. These students are willing to learn something new, regardless of difficulty. It is mastery-oriented students who are more likely to develop independent learning and sustained engagement in goal-achieving activities. The emphasis of motivation is on identifying strategies that develop mastery goal orientation in students and relates to all aspects of learning and classroom organization ("Houghton Miffilin," 1997).