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Dissertation
Teacher Care As Perceived By Students
University of West Florida Libraries
Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida
2016
Abstract
This phenomenologically oriented, qualitative study explored how the perceptions and lived experiences of select high school students relate to their understanding of teacher care. Three research questions guided the study: (a) How do selected high school seniors define or discuss their lived experiences in terms of teacher care? (b) How do selected high school seniors describe their lived experiences of being "cared for" by instructors? and (c) What are the beliefs and values of students in regard to their perceptions of teacher care on their personal and academic development? The data were collected from 11 high school seniors and two senior guidance counselors from a Northwest Florida high school. Data collection occurred through indepth, open-ended interviews. The findings of this study showed students believed their teachers cared when their teachers exhibited the following characteristics: (a) enthusiasm for the subject/teaching, (b) high expectations for all students, (c) willingness to help students, (d) flexibility and adaptability, (e) establishment of personal relationships with students, and (f) respect for students. The participants expressed that teacher care positively influenced students' academic and personal successes. This research study identified and discussed limitations of the design and offered recommendations for further research on the topic.
Details
- Title
- Teacher Care As Perceived By Students
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Contributors
- Carla J Thompson (Committee Member) - University of West Florida, School of EducationPatricia J Wentz (Committee Member) - University of West Florida, School of EducationJoyce C. Nichols (Committee Chair)
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries
- Format
- pdf
- Number of pages
- 95
- Copyright
- © 2015 Reginald LeRoy Todd
- Identifiers
- 99380090842706600
- Academic Unit
- School of Education
- Language
- English
- Awarding Institution
- University of West Florida; Doctor of Education (EDD)
- Theses and Dissertations
- Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida