Date of Award
Spring 2020
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (EdD)
College
College of Education
Department
Department of Education
Primary Advisor
Dr. Sarah Yates
Second Advisor
Dr. Janet Deck
Third Advisor
Dr. Amanda Giles
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore how National Board Certified teachers build relationships and cultivate empathy with middle school students in a Title 1 suburban school in the Southeastern United States. This qualitative case study was founded on the relational cultural theory, which focuses on the importance of authentic relationships. The research participants were two male and five female National Board Certified teachers of various subjects and grade levels. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants to gather the data. Themes that emerged were that the NBCTs were authentic, attentive, accepting, relational, and socially and emotionally supportive in relationship with the students. By examining the relational and empathetic nature of National Board Certified teachers, greater insight may be gained in how to strengthen teacher-student relationships and build meaningful connections with middle school students.
Recommended Citation
Bensinger, Tara T., "NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF DEVELOPING TEACHER-STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS: A CASE STUDY IN A TITLE 1 SUBURBAN MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES" (2020). Doctor of Education (Ed.D). 58.
https://firescholars.seu.edu/coe/58
Included in
Educational Leadership Commons, Elementary and Middle and Secondary Education Administration Commons