Interpersonal relationships in the primary classroom: a comparative study of year 2, 4 and 6 children’s perspectives on how relationships in the classroom influence learning
Jewel Yu Ka-Rei
(PGCE General Primary, 2022-2023)
Email: sm2673@cantab.ac.uk
Abstract
Schools, as social ecosystems, are complex environments in which a plethora of emotional experiences are generated and negotiated through interpersonal exchanges. With the importance of interpersonal relationships in the primary classroom, this research proposal seeks to gain deeper insight in the domain, examining especially if differences exist in relation to age. The study will propose the use of graphical elicitation, coupled with focus groups and individual interviews, in order to capture the varied ways in which children express themselves. Ultimately, in proposing research in interpersonal relationships, this paper acknowledges the central position teachers hold in shaping the future of their students through an understanding of emotions in the classroom.
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Citation: Yu Ka-Rei, J. (2024). Interpersonal relationships in the primary classroom: a comparative study of year 2, 4 and 6 children’s perspectives on how relationships in the classroom influence learning. Journal of Trainee Teacher Educational Research, Volume 15 pp. 63-82. https://doi.org/