Assessing the dynamics and quality of the interaction between teachers and students
Dasha Bunks
Liberty University
PSYC 775 - Teaching of Psychology
Dr. Winn
2022
Assessing the dynamics and quality of the interaction between teachers and students
Student-teacher relationship scale (STRS; Pianta, 2001) is a teacher-report instrument designed
for elementary school teachers. This instrument measures a teacher's perception of conflict,
closeness and dependency with a specific child. Another instrument designed for teachers of
middle and high school is the teacher-student relationship inventory (TSRI, Ang, 2005). It
measures teachers' satisfaction with their students, the help they perceive they are offering to
their students and their level of conflict with their students.
Classroom assessment scoring system (CLASS; Pianta, La Paro & Hamre, 2006) examines the
presence of supportive relationships in the classroom. This system measures teachers'
sensitivity as well as positive and negative climate in the classroom. Different forms of this
instrument are available for preschool through twelfth grade.
Assessment of learner-centered practices (ALCP) is a set of validated survey instruments
designed for teachers and students. These surveys, each designed for a different age group
(grades K-3, 4-8 and 9-12), provide teachers with tools for self-assessment and reflection
(McCombs, 2004). The emphasis of this work has been to identify discrepancies between
teacher and student perceptions in order to assist teachers as they reflect upon and change
their practices (McCombs & Miller, 2006). The ALCP process focuses on student learning and
motivational outcomes, as well as the classroom practices that contribute most to maximizing
these outcomes.
Feelings about school (Valeski & Stipek, 2001) examines young children's perceptions of their
relationships with teachers and their overall feelings toward school. Young children's attitudes
about school can also be assessed by having a child draw a picture of him/herself and his/her
teacher at school and analyzing the picture for signs of negativity (Harrison, Clarke, & Ungerer,
2007).
Loneliness and social dissatisfaction questionnaire for young children (Cassidy & Asher, 1992)
evaluates students' feelings of loneliness and discontentment with peer relationships in
elementary school.
Teacher treatment inventory (Weinstein & Marshall, 1984) is a self-report measure that can be
used with middle and high school students to rate their perception of the frequency of specific
teacher behaviors. This measure can be used along with an adapted measure of perceived social
connection.
References
Ang, R. P. (2005). Development and validation of the teacher-student relationship inventory
using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. The Journal of Experimental Education, 71(1), 55-74.
Bandura, A. (1986). Social foundations of thought and action: A social cognitive theory.
Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Baker, J. A. (2006). Contributions of teacher-child relationships to positive school adjustment
during elementary school. Journal of School Psychology, 44, 211-229.
