Cultivating Deeper Life Interactions: Faculty–Student Relationships in a Nonresidential Learning Community

2018 ◽  
Vol 59 (6) ◽  
pp. 752-755
Author(s):  
Catherine Pressimone Beckowski ◽  
Richie Gebauer ◽  
Jan Arminio
Keyword(s):  
Learning Community ◽  
Student Relationships ◽  
Faculty Student Relationships

scholarly journals Effect of Teachers and Students Relationships on the Academic Engagement of Students: A Qualitative Case Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 48-62
Author(s):  
Birhanu Moges Alemu ◽  
Dereje Adefris Woldetsadik
Keyword(s):  
Learning Community ◽  
Academic Engagement ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Student Interactions ◽  
Student Relationships ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Teaching Learning

This research examined the effect of teacher and student relationships on the academic engagement of students. The research approach used was the qualitative study employing the interpretive research paradigm which falls in the case study design. The subjects of the study were eight teachers and four students of Adama Science and Technology University. The study used purposive sampling. It employed qualitative data collection tools: interview guides, a focus group discussion guide and observation. The resulting analysis and interpretation provided a description of major themes that developed regarding strong teacher- student relationships, as well as, specific components to the interactions considered essential for the student’s learning environment. Identifying specific factors associated with teacher-student interactions could provide valuable information to an educational learning community. The findings of the study indicated that the factor that affects teachers’ motivational factors in student relationships were the work environment and students’ disciplinary problems. The results showed that the instructors are motivated to teach nevertheless the resources, environment, theories of motivation and goals set influence the quality of the teaching-learning process. The study concluded that these factors should be upheld. Consequently, it is recommended that higher education should improve the working environment and working conditions in the university.

Student Perspectives: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Faculty--Student Relationships

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annette S. Kluck ◽  
Jamey Houle ◽  
Tenille Gaines ◽  
Chenetra Bradley ◽  
Evelyn A. Cage ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Student Perspectives ◽  
Student Relationships ◽  
Faculty Student Relationships
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