Author: Jaime Curtis

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Published: 2012

Total Pages: 26

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"The purpose of this study was to analyze the opinions and perceptions of secondary students and teachers on the topics of relationships and relevance. The research includes findings that answer the questions, "What are the overall perceptions of student to teacher relevance and relationships among secondary students and teachers?" and "Is there a difference of perception of student to teacher relevance and relationships between secondary students and teachers?" The research was conducted using an anonymous survey distributed through We Teach and We Learn Surveys to teachers and students at a Midwestern high school. The findings were analyzed through Microsoft Excel and A Statistical Program (ASP) software utilizing t-testing. Findings indicate that there is a difference of opinion between high school students and high school teachers in some areas concerning the level of student-teacher relationships. Further training in the concept of relationship building and serving in support roles is warranted. Additionally, the district may want to consider the implementation of some pilot projects with teachers willing to examine and participate in the practice of how to best build teacher- student relationships and increase relevancy within the classroom."