Episode notes
Our second episode focuses on the article “Human-to-Human Relationship Model as a Strategy for Student (and Teacher) Success" by Romann-Aas and Hintze, publishing in the International Journal of Process Education in June 2025.
The article highlights that true student success stems not just from techniques, but from authentic human-to-human relationships. Inspired by nursing theorist Joyce Travelbee, it encourages educators to move beyond "teacher" and "student" roles, instead seeing each person as a unique individual. When teachers genuinely connect with students as whole human beings, fostering an "I-You" bond, it profoundly impacts achievement, growth, and willingness to learn.
The authors detail a five-phase process for building these impactful relationships: from the initial "Original Encounter" where we move beyond roles, through ...
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