Perceived unfairness in teacher-student conflict situations: students’ point of view

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gražina Čiuladienė ◽  
Daiva Račelytė
Keyword(s):  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Teacher Behavior ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Student Experiences ◽  
Perceived Injustice ◽  
Conflict Escalation ◽  
Destructive Behavior ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Conflict Situations ◽  
Perceived Unfairness

Abstract Student perceptions of injustice in the classroom can evoke destructive behavior, resistance, deception, aggression, and conflict escalation. Our study explores student experiences of unjust teacher behavior in educational settings. Students (N=99) were asked to remember a conflict they experienced during their studies. The conflict descriptions (N=78) were analysed and grouped according the type of perceived injustice (distributive, procedural, interactional) and 22 issues of unfair behaviour (Mikula et al., 1990). Our study revealed that perceived unfair grading, power demonstrations, and accusation were the most important predictors of teacher-student conflicts. Moreover students reported they experienced interactional injustice more frequently than they experienced distributive or procedural injustice.

scholarly journals Connecting Activity Implementation Characteristics to Student Buy-In Toward and Utilization of Formative Assessments Within Undergraduate Biology Courses

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen R. Brazeal ◽  
Tanya L. Brown ◽  
Brian A. Couch
Keyword(s):  
Student Engagement ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Learning Preferences ◽  
Formative Assessments ◽  
Student Experiences ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Undergraduate Biology ◽  
Biology Courses ◽  
The Impact

AbstractWhile formative assessments (FAs) can facilitate learning within undergraduate STEM courses, their impact likely depends on many factors, including how instructors implement them, whether students buy-in to them, and how students utilize them. FAs have many different implementation characteristics, including what kinds of questions are asked, whether questions are asked before or after covering the material in class, how feedback is provided, how students are graded, and other logistical considerations. We conducted 38 semi-structured interviews with students from eight undergraduate biology courses to explore how various implementation characteristics of in-class and out-of-class FAs can influence student perceptions and behaviors. We also interviewed course instructors to provide context for understanding student experiences. Using thematic analysis, we outlined various FA implementation characteristics, characterized the range of FA utilization behaviors reported by students, and identified emergent themes regarding the impact of certain implementation characteristics on student buy-in and utilization. Furthermore, we found that implementation characteristics have combined effects on student engagement and that students will tolerate a degree of “acceptable discomfort” with implementation features that contradict their learning preferences. These results can aid instructor reflection and guide future research on the complex connections between activity implementation and student engagement within STEM disciplines.

Amalgamated territorial hromadas as new local communities in Ukraine: mechanisms of social cohesion formation

2021 ◽  
pp. 14-21
Author(s):  
O. Deineko
Keyword(s):  
Social Cohesion ◽  
Social Order ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Sociological Research ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Social Actors ◽  
Social Communities ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Conflict Situations ◽  
Legislative Procedure

The article is dedicated to the systematic analysis of the peculiarities of the formation and functioning of amalgamated territorial communities in Ukraine as new local social communities. Analyzing the legislative procedure of amalgamation, the author distinguishes the essential features of amalgamated territorial communities that are different from other settlement communities. Within the framework of this investigation, the newly amalgamated hromadas appear as a “second-order” phenomenon, which is a socio-legal construct that is formed in a consensual manner and on a voluntary reciprocal basis. Basing on the analysis of qualitative sociological research data the author demonstrates the importance of the functioning of reciprocity mechanisms at the level of orientations and practices of all social actors involved in the procedure of territorial communities amalgamation. It is illustrated that the "failure" of reciprocity mechanisms contributes to the change of merger scenarios, causes the postponement of this process and the emergence of conflict situations. The paper substantiates that the legislative procedure of territorial communities amalgamation intensifies the formation of social capital and the establishment of a new civic social order. The special, different social status of amalgamated territorial communities in comparison with other settlement communities is explained by the emergence of the phenomenon of social cohesion, the mechanisms of activation of which are contained in the legislative order of territorial communities amalgamation. It is concluded that an important theoretical basis for the sociological conceptualization of ATC is the concept of reciprocity, which explains the mechanism of successful amalgamation, which is facilitated by the attitudes and practices of reciprocity of all involved social actors. According to the author’s point of view, the sociological synthesis of spatial and activity approaches to the analysis of social communities within the framework of sociological conceptualization of united territorial communities is considered heuristic. The synthesis of these approaches emphasizes both the importance of the spatial context of interactions emergence and reproduction, and their essential functionality in the formation and reproduction of hromada social order.

scholarly journals 95 BIAS “GURU-MURID” DAN BIAS “ORANG DALAM” DALAM STUDI-STUDI TENTANG KIAI

KRITIS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-128
Author(s):  
J. Mardimin ◽  
Pamerdi Giri Wiloso ◽  
Sony Heru Priyanto
Keyword(s):  
Social Role ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Research Publications ◽  
Teacher Student Relationship ◽  
Student Relationship

Since 1980s, social role of the Kyai (Islamic Religious Teachers) has attracted many Indonesian dan International researchers. However, the research publications are mostly from the point of view of the Islamic researchers, therefore, they are less objective. We recognise „teacher-student relationship bias‟ and „insiders‟ point of view bias‟ because the researchers did backyard research. This article is meant to address the issue.

scholarly journals The university campus and a sense of belonging: what do students think?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hilda Mary Mulrooney ◽  
Alison Faith Kelly
Keyword(s):  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Ethnic Diversity ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Emotional Experience ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Physical Space ◽  
Student Experiences ◽  
University Campus ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

The physical configuration of the university campus impacts upon student learning and experience, and can be used to signal institutional priorities. The extent to which campus, particularly in post 92 institutions, is designed as opposed to evolving as older buildings are repurposed or replaced is variable. Student experiences and perceptions of the campus physical space are also unclear. This study aimed to explore student perceptions using qualitative methods. Data were collected during 8 focus groups from 37 participants. The majority were young and female, with considerable ethnic diversity. Six major themes were identified, many of which did not directly relate to the physical space itself. Rather the impact upon students’ emotional experience and engagement with the institution was emphasised. ‘Belonging’ was the most common theme; indicating that the nature of the physical space on campus is not neutral, but can affect the extent to which students can form attachments with each other and academic staff. ‘Nature’ was the second most commonly mentioned theme. Green space has therapeutic potential in stress management, important given mental health concerns in young people including students. The ideal campus as described by participants would include green non-smoking spaces with an emphasis on health promotion. Opportunities to include nature on campus should be taken, and future proposals to design the campus should canvas student views.

Conflict handling in small firms’ foreign business relationships

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 240-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milena Ratajczak-Mrozek ◽  
Krzysztof Fonfara ◽  
Aleksandra Hauke-Lopes
Keyword(s):  
Small Firms ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Business Relationships ◽  
Optimal Method ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Conflict Situations ◽  
Conflict Handling ◽  
Financial Consequences ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to indicate how conflicts in foreign business relationships are handled by small firms from a relational point of view and how these conflicts can be used by small firms in a positive way. Design/methodology/approach The paper uses qualitative study and presents the results of in-depth interviews conducted with six small, Poland-based firms. Findings The paper indicates the nature of conflicts in foreign business relationships from the perspective of small firms, including the sources of conflict and its outcomes. The main sources of conflict indicated include service or product quality, financial aspects of cooperation and cultural differences. The study exposes the existence of both negative (e.g. financial consequences) and positive (e.g. gaining new experience) outcomes of conflicts. It shows that positive conflict handling often constitutes a significant challenge for small firms and that the authors cannot really speak of one optimal method of conflict handling. Regardless of the method adopted, the costs involved should be taken into detailed consideration. Practical implications The paper points to actions that could be taken by small firms to handle conflicts in a way that will produce positive outcomes. Originality/value Managing international relationships is a more challenging task compared with domestic ones, especially for smaller firms. The paper exposes the impact of two categories of conflict (called day-to-day problems and severe conflicts) in a foreign relationship on small firms and considers different methods of handling the conflict situations.

Analysis of Teacher-Student Interactions in the Piano Lessons of Adults and Children

1997 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dennis J. Siebenaler
Keyword(s):  
Effective Teaching ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Student Behavior ◽  
Teaching Effectiveness ◽  
Teacher Behavior ◽  
Student Interactions ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Piano Teachers ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Adults And Children

The purpose of this investigation was to identify and describe the characteristics of effective teaching in the piano studio. Thirteen piano teachers were videotaped with one adult student and one child student during three consecutive lessons each. An 8- to 12-minute segment showing work on a piece in progress was excerpted from each of the 78 lessons. Computerized observation procedures, designed specifically for this and related research, were used to record and analyze teacher behavior, student behavior, and lesson progress. Ten representative excerpts were evaluated by five expert piano pedagogues, who rated the teaching effectiveness observed in each. The expert pedagogues were generally reliable in identifying ineffective teaching, but were less reliable in assessing effective teaching. Correlational analyses were used to identify the lesson characteristics associated with effective and ineffective ratings. Relatively active teachers were ranked higher than were inactive teachers. Active teachers provided more modeling and gave more feedback. Student performance episodes generally were shorter among the more active teachers, and students of the more active teachers tended to perform mare successfully. The duration and pace of behavior episodes were important variables in discriminating among levels of instructional quality, with shorter episodes and, thus, faster pace associated with more effective teaching.

Path Analyses Relating Student Perceptions Of Teacher Behavior to Student Achievement

1978 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas G. Stayrook ◽  
Lyn Corno ◽  
Philip H. Winne
Keyword(s):  
Student Achievement ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Teacher Behavior ◽  
Path Analyses

scholarly journals The Human Student

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Geraldine Torrisi-Steele
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Professional Development ◽  
Student Success ◽  
Present Article ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Teaching Quality ◽  
Student Experiences ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Quality In Higher Education ◽  
Significant Effort

Higher education institutions are investing significant effort into the improvement of student success, retention and satisfaction. Some effort is being expended in research seeking to understand influencing factors, but the majority of effort is directed towards improving teaching quality. Effort to improve teaching quality is characterised by professional development initiatives, the general aim being to facilitate the shift away from traditional teacher-centred approaches, towards student-centred approaches. Though these initiatives are useful there exists an omission (or at the very least an area of severe-under-emphasis) within the discourse surrounding teaching quality in higher education – explicit attention to the teacher-student connection. The premise of the present article is that to make greater inroads into bettering student experiences and outcomes, the teacher-student connection, along with the humanist perspective in which it is embedded, is integral to the quality teaching practice in higher education.

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