In today’s world characterized by changed systems of values and materialism, peda-gogy should emphasize education for a positive self-image, especially in the contempo-rary school, whose educational ...goals are freedom, independence and individuality. This theoretical analysis provides a review of research on the importance and relationship of a positive self-image with other factors, such as social skills and academic achievement. Simultaneously, the methods and procedures by which teachers can foster a student’s posi-tive self-image are displayed. Although the degree of positive self-thinking is for the most part formed in interaction with other people, it is extremely important to raise students’ awareness about their own internal strengths as well as their possibility of choice. The edu-cation of a positive self-image can be considered a part of „positive pedagogy” or „positive education” which focuses on traditional skills and happiness, but also joy - fervor that ac-companies being (Fromm, 2004, p. 130)
Aim. This article aims to summarize the current state of understanding on a development of a caring teacher-student relationship in higher education context, grounded in relational pedagogy. Also, it ...provides critical reflection on the data from available literature. Methods. The development of a caring teacher-student relationship was presented using the method of description, based on the review of relevant literature.Results. The development of a caring relationship between students and higher education teachers can be monitored in stages. At first, there is the introductory meeting with the students when a teacher with his personality, authenticity, and approach lays the foundations for the development of a caring relationship. During further meetings, the teacher encourages mutual trust, respect, and appreciation and deepens the relationship by adapting the teaching process to the needs, interests, and affinities of students, until the formal completion of their cooperation. Conclusion. In order to achieve a caring relationship with students in higher education, a teacher needs to approach it consciously, intentionally, thoughtfully and to plan it well from the very beginning. It is crucial to get to know the students as real persons, and accordingly, continuously adapt the teaching process to their needs and interests, allowing them to express themselves freely in a safe, accepting, and encouraging environment. Cognitive value. By presenting the stages of a development of the caring relationship between students and higher education teachers and the synthesis of their characteristics, this paper contributes to a deeper understanding of this phenomenon.
Psychological research determined that if we want happy students, we should not only help them solve potential difficulties. We should also focus ourselves on the positive in them, their potentials ...and talents. It is necessary to investigate our main focus in education from a pedagogical perspective as well. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to determine the representation of the positive orientation in education in relevant Croatian pedagogical journals, i.e. how much attention is paid to student's potentials and talents, and his/her selfactualization in research of pedagogical reality, and how much attention is paid to dealing with educational problems and neutral topics. Results from an analysis of this issue indicate there is a lack of research and theoretical papers from the perspective of positive orientation in education, and that there is a need for a more in-depth theoretical and practical rethinking of the notion of "positive orientation in education", which is no longer just at the level of an educational principle. This kind of deliberation of notions with regard to fundamental pedagogical notions can contribute to theoretical knowledge, but also promote pedagogical practice, which could result in more frequent research of this field that has thus far been neglected in pedagogy
In today's world characterized by changed systems of values and materialism, pedagogy should emphasize education for a positive self-image, especially in the contemporary school, whose educational ...goals are freedom, independence and individuality. This theoretical analysis provides a review of research on the importance and relationship of a positive self-image with other factors, such as social skills and academic achievement. Simultaneously, the methods and procedures by which teachers can foster a student's positive self-image are displayed. Although the degree of positive self-thinking is for the most part formed in interaction with other people, it is extremely important to raise students' awareness about their own internal strengths as well as their possibility of choice. The education of a positive self-image can be considered a part of "positive pedagogy" or "positive education" which focuses on traditional skills and happiness, but also joy - fervor that accompanies being (Fromm, 2004, p. 130).
In today's world characterized by changed systems of values and materialism, pedagogy should emphasize education for a positive self-image, especially in the contemporary school, whose educational ...goals are freedom, independence and individuality. This theoretical analysis provides a review of research on the importance and relationship of a positive self-image with other factors, such as social skills and academic achievement. Simultaneously, the methods and procedures by which teachers can foster a student's positive self-image are displayed. Although the degree of positive self-thinking is for the most part formed in interaction with other people, it is extremely important to raise students' awareness about their own internal strengths as well as their possibility of choice. The education of a positive self-image can be considered a part of "positive pedagogy" or "positive education" which focuses on traditional skills and happiness, but also joy - fervor that accompanies being (Fromm, 2004, p. 130).
Hrvatski odgojno-obrazovni sustav se, kao i sustavi u drugim zemljama, u
današnjem vremenu suočava s različitim izazovima – od porasta rizika u mentalnom zdravlju i vršnjačkog nasilja do ...nezadovoljstva učenika školom. U odgovaranju na te izazove potrebno je krenuti od kontekstualnih faktora, poput odnosa učenika i nastavnika. Budući da je brižan odnos nastavnika i učenika ključan preduvjet za cjeloviti razvoj učenika te njihov školski uspjeh, nužno je utvrditi prepreke koje mogu ugroziti razvoj takvog odnosa. U dosadašnjim istraživanjima uočeno je kako učenici i nastavnici u određenim uvjetima različito percipiraju i doživljavaju brižnost nastavnika, što može onemogućiti razvoj njihove bliskosti i povezanosti. Stoga, cilj ovoga rada je prikazati, analizirati i interpretirati razlike u viđenjima brižnog ponašanja nastavnika iz perspektive učenika i nastavnika. Dok nastavnici svoju brižnost najčešće shvaćaju u (profesionalnom) kontekstu podrške koju pružaju učenicima u procesu učenja, učenici ju pak shvaćaju u osobnijem kontekstu i osjećaju bliskosti s nastavnikom.
The Croatian educational system, like the systems in other countries, nowadays faces various challenges, from the increase of mental health risks and peer violence to students’ dissatisfaction with school. In responding to these challenges, it is necessary to start from the contextual factors, such as the teacher–student relationship. Since a caring teacher–student relationship is a necessary prerequisite for the holistic development of students and their school success, it is important to identify obstacles that may jeopardize the development of such a relationship. Previous researches show that students and teachers
in certain conditions perceive and experience caring differently, which
may prevent the development of their closeness and connectedness. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to present, analyse and interpret differences in perceptions of the caring behavior of teachers from the perspective of students and teachers. While teachers most often perceive
their care in the professional context, students understand it in a more personal way.
Aim. This article aims to summarize the current state of understanding on a development of a caring teacher-student relationship in higher education context, grounded in relational pedagogy. Also, it ...provides critical reflection on the data from available literature.
Methods. The development of a caring teacher-student relationship was presented using the method of description, based on the review of relevant literature.
Results. The development of a caring relationship between students and higher education teachers can be monitored in stages. At first, there is the introductory meeting with the students when a teacher with his personality, authenticity, and approach lays the foundations for the development of a caring relationship. During further meetings, the teacher encourages mutual trust, respect, and appreciation and deepens the relationship by adapting the teaching process to the needs, interests, and affinities of students, until the formal completion of their cooperation.
Conclusion. In order to achieve a caring relationship with students in higher education, a teacher needs to approach it consciously, intentionally, thoughtfully and to plan it well from the very beginning. It is crucial to get to know the students as real persons, and accordingly, continuously adapt the teaching process to their needs and interests, allowing them to express themselves freely in a safe, accepting, and encouraging environment.
Cognitive value. By presenting the stages of a development of the caring relationship between students and higher education teachers and the synthesis of their characteristics, this paper contributes to a deeper understanding of this phenomenon.
Psihologijskim je istraživanjima utvrđeno da, ako želimo sretne učenike, ne trebamo im pomoći samo u rješavanju potencijalnih poteškoća, već se trebamo usmjeriti i na ono pozitivno što kod njih ...postoji, njihove potencijale i talente. Potrebno je i iz pedagogijske perspektive istražiti na što se najčešće usmjeravamo kod učenika. Stoga, svrha je ovog rada utvrditi zastupljenost pozitivne orijentacije u odgoju u hrvatskim znanstvenim pedagoškim časopisima, odnosno koliko se u pedagoškim istraživanjima posvećuje pozornosti učenikovim potencijalima i talentima te uvjetima za njihovo ostvarivanje, u odnosu na čestoću bavljenja odgojnim problemima i neutralno usmjerena istraživanja. Rezultati analize ukazuju na manjak istraživanja i teorijskih radova iz perspektive pozitivne orijentacije u odgoju te na potrebu za dubljim teorijskim i praktičnim promišljanjem samog pojma “pozitivna orijentacija u odgoju”, koji ne ostaje više samo na razini odgojno-obrazovnog načela. Takvo promišljanje pojma s obzirom na pedagogijske pojmove može pridonijeti teorijskim spoznajama, ali i unaprijediti pedagošku praksu, što bi u konačnici moglo rezultirati češćim istraživanjem ovog, u pedagogiji, još uvijek zanemarenog područja.
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