The Significance of Forming Positive Learner - Educator Relationships

Abstract

The ultimate goal of any educator should be the creation of an encouraging atmosphere for learning through positive learner - educator relationships whereas, according to Bloom (1976), 'students should receive individualized instruction as necessary so that they all master course material.'This research aims at identifying and explaining that a constructive classroom climate for effective teaching and learning begins with positive learner - educator relationships. As shown from research by Birch & Ladd (1997), a classroom management goal for any educator should be the establishing of a climate appropriate for effective teaching and learning through positive learner - educator relationships.The researcher will offer suggestions proposed by the interviewed learner participants, in consideration of research conducted by Klem & Connell (2004), as to how to achieve the wanted learner - educator relationships, to generate a constructive learning environment, and how to maintain positive learner - educator relationships as well as 'enhancing the relationships among the learners' (Donahue, Perry & Weinstein, 2003).