Teacher–Student Relationship: Definition, Role, Importance
Relationships between teachers and students are complex, and are usually defined within the school setting. Hence, they are many times referred to in a context that entails class management. These relationships are evident in the interactions between teachers and students, and focus on the social and emotional aspects of the learning environment. The interaction is based on actions of one party (either the teacher or the student), followed by a reaction of the other party. Conceptualizing teacher–student relationships, Hamre and Pianta (2006) noted that in addition to individual features, three components shape the relationships between teachers and students: perceptions and beliefs, information exchange processes, and external influence.
Studies regarding teacher–student relationships and student engagement show that positive relationships were associated with...
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Forkosh-Baruch, A., Hershkovitz, A. (2019). Teacher–Student Relationship and Online Social Networks. In: Tatnall, A. (eds) Encyclopedia of Education and Information Technologies. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60013-0_212-1
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