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Discourse on Elements and Benefits of Positive Teacher – Student Relationship in the Academic Context – Students’ Perspective.

Educational environments which perpetuate a climate of support and acceptance are the ones in which both teachers and students feel safe and accepted. Creating and fostering positive relationships between teachers and students can be beneficial for both of them in terms of facilitating positive emotions, creating a sense of belonging and building mutual trust. Even though it is not entirely possible to draw conclusions with regard to the effect a positive teacher student relationship might have on successful learning at university level, it is an important factor of social integration and positive classroom climate in the academic context. The aim of this paper is to discuss the nature and characteristics of interpersonal relationships in general as well as the relevance and potential benefits of positive teacher – student relationship. Furthermore, the authors will present the results of a qualitative research showing students’ perspective regarding the elements which encompass a positive teacher – student relationship in the academic context as well as teacher characteristics students (dis)appreciate or render important.

teacher-student relationship ; learning ; teaching ; academic context

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