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What is Relationship-Centered Teaching

Chapter 3
Handbook of Research on Social Justice and Equity in Education
Teaching that puts relationships with students at the center of the classroom so that students feel safe, accepted, and free to discuss the issues in their lives.
Published in Chapter:
The Fallacy of Higher Education as the Great Social Equalizer: Racial Identity, Implicit Bias, and Achievement
Sally Zengaro (Walden University, USA) and Raquel Warley (Mercy College, USA)
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 26
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-9567-1.ch003
Abstract
This chapter addresses issues of race and social identity that can affect the academic success and educational attainment of students from various backgrounds, races, and ethnicities. It begins with a description of the historical view of higher education with a focus on underrepresented populations and the effect of lasting discriminatory practices. Next, this chapter examines the role of stereotype threat, implicit bias, and teacher expectations on student achievement. It concludes with workable solutions and recommendations for the classroom. The chapter asserts that teacher expectations have a powerful influence on students' thoughts, behaviors, and ultimate success in school.
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