What is ‘teacher connectedness'?
Students aren’t learning machines, and teachers are people
Learning should be one of the most enjoyable experiences available to us. Yet, this isn’t always the case. Many students complain how tedious learning can be, and they may have a point. We know how much focus is placed on academic content and targets, which ultimately neglects the importance of student well-being.
Fortunately, an emerging train of thought sees the relationship between students and teachers as a complex bond that is about more than simply the teaching and learning process. This concept is known as ‘teacher connectedness’.
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