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Alexandra Irvin
Professor Deby Jizi
UWRT 1102-29
4 April 2016
Annotated Bibliography
Furrer, C., E. Skinner, and J. Pitzer. "The Influence of Teacher and Peer Relationships on
Students Classroom Engagement and Everyday Motivational Resilience." National
Society for the Study of Education 113.1 (2014): 101-123.
In this particular article, the authors focus on the fact that students are more likely to be
engaged and successful in a classroom when they have a positive relationship with their teacher.
This positive engagement in the classroom can be a good indicator of future achievement in
regards to learning, retention, and graduation rates. The research in this article also notes that
positive student/teacher engagement can help protect students from dangerous social behaviors,
such as gang involvement, sexual deviance, truancy, etc. The article lays out a specific
motivational model that represents the human need for relatedness, competency, and autonomy,
and how these things impact whether or not student/teacher relationships are successful. It also
gives strategies for help teachers build strong student relationships that are beneficial to all
parties involved.
The research in this article is valuable to my inquiry project because it supports my
theory that student/teacher interaction is imperative to student success. It also provides valuable
strategies and a logical framework that can help guide teachers that may be struggling with
difficult relationships in their classroom. The information contained in this article will be

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valuable information when paired with other research that supports the importance of positive
relationships in the classroom.
This article is a credible source for several reasons. First, the article was found using a
reputable search engine, Google Scholar. Also, it is a peer reviewed article that was written by
three researchers at Portland State University. Detailed information on the background and
credentials of the authors is also provided in the article. An extensive sources list is provided at
the conclusion of the research, which leads one to assume that the authors referenced and
researched many sources while preparing their article information. The research in the article is
also current, as the article was published in 2014.

Sears, Nina. "Building Relationships with Students." Rss. National Education Association, 2011.
Web. 31 Mar. 2016.
This article is written from a personal perspective and includes specific examples from
classroom teachers. There are many stories bases on the importance of creating a bond with
students. However, the author is clear that you must also have high expectations and enforce
rules in a positive manner in your classroom. It is noted that getting to know students can help
teachers individualize instruction for students and lead to higher performance in the classroom.
This article will be valuable to my inquiry project because it gave a real life look into
classrooms and how teachers are using positive relationships in a productive way. The
testimonials show firsthand how important the relationships are and how/why they are working.
Also, the tips included in the articles are interesting and helpful when planning a
positive/motivating classroom environment.

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This article is written by a nationally recognized educational organization, that publishes
a monthly magazine which includes articles written by educational professionals. The article is
current and relevant to the inquiry I am researching. It is also credible, because it is written and
includes information from educators that are currently in the classroom and experiencing the
impact of classroom relationships firsthand.

"Teacher Student Relationships Crucial to Results." The Australian Society for Evidence Based
Teaching. Web. 25 Feb. 2016.
In this particular article the focus is on the importance of creating positive student/teacher
relationships. The author discusses the different types of teaching styles and environments and
how each has an impact on classroom relationships. In this research, the findings show that the
most impact on a students academic performance comes from a relationship with their teacher
that is warm and friendly, yet met with high expectations for student performance. Student
performance and positive attitude toward school are shown to improve and grow as a strong
teacher relationship forms.
This article included valuable information that I found to be very interesting. My inquiry
topic focuses on the importance of teacher relationships on student success, so this article
provides valuable information regarding my topic. I have always felt that teacher relationships
have a tremendous impact on students and how they perform in school. This article and its
research findings corroborate what I have theorized for my inquiry topic.
In regards to credibility, this article I feel is a credible source. First it provides current
research on evidence based teaching practices. The site is organized and easy to navigate, and is

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free from pop up ads, or other non-relevant information. The article site does provide links for
additional research related to the topic at hand.

Wentzel, Kathryn R. "Teacher-Student Relationships." Handbook of Motivation at School. New

York: Routledge, 2009. 211-30. Print.
Kathryn Wentzel in chapter 11 of Handbook of Motivation at School explores how
relationships between students and teachers play a role in a childs academic success. The
chapter looks at why relationships are important and how to create positive motivating classroom
environments. It also looks at how this type of classroom environment can lead to heightened
self motivation/esteem and ultimately create productive citizens. The research also addresses
questions that still need to be addressed regarding this issue of teacher/student relationship
importance as well as further research that is planned to build on the current information.
The information in chapter 11 of Handbook of Motivation at School provides relevant
information that supports my inquiry topic. The research in this chapter talks about the
importance of teacher-student relationships and will provide additional information that will be
useful in supporting my theory that student-teacher relationships are important to student success
in and out of the classroom.
This information is a credible source as it is current and is written by a reputable author.
The authors credentials are available in the publication. The book is written by several authors
that collaborated on the research that went into this academic research source on the importance
and sources of motivation in schools.

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Worthy, Jo, and Elizabeth Patterson. ""I Can't Wait to See Carlos!": Preservice Teachers,
Situated Learning, and Personal Relationships with Students." "I Can't Wait to See
Carlos!": Preservice Teachers, Situated Learning, and Personal Relationships with
Students. Journal of Literacy Research, 8 Sept. 2000. Web. 27 Mar. 2016.
In this article, the focus is on how the development of positive student relationships
enhances the educational experience for students. It is a basic human need to want to be cared
for and protected, thus students who feel that their teacher cares for them are often more
successful in the classroom. The article also discusses the fact that in order to build a successful
student-teacher relationship, teachers must work to see situations through the eyes of their
students. Research in this article shows that students who felt that their teacher understood and
cared were more likely to take their academic work seriously and try harder to be successful.
Students it is noted are also more likely to attend school more regularly if they have a positive
relationship with their teacher and feel a personal collection.
This article I found to be very enlightening and powerful when looking at the impact a
simple relationship can have on a child. The research seemed to fall in line with situations that I
have heard my mother talk about in her own classroom, and how a student was able to be more
successful once she and the student developed a positive relationship with one another.
Sometimes it is easier to help a child when we stop and look at life through their eyes and
personal situation. This article will be useful to my own inquiry project, as it relates to my own
theory that teacher-student relationships are of great value when you look at the overall academic
success of a student.
I found this article to be a credible source because it is a peer reviewed article written by
a collaboration of authors. The article lists each contributor and their educational background. It

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is also a current article written less than a year ago. The article provides relevant information to
the topic being discussed and is presented in a non-biased manner.