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Interpersonal relationships in the primary classroom: a comparative study of year 2, 4 and 6 children’s perspectives on how relationships in the classroom influence learning


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Article

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Yu Ka-Rei, Jewel 

Abstract

Schools, as social ecosystems, are complex environments in which a plethora of emotional experiences are generated and negotiated through interpersonal exchanges. With the importance of interpersonal relationships in the primary classroom, this research proposal seeks to gain deeper insight in the domain, examining especially if differences exist in relation to age. The study will propose the use of graphical elicitation, coupled with focus groups and individual interviews, in order to capture the varied ways in which children express themselves. Ultimately, in proposing research in interpersonal relationships, this paper acknowledges the central position teachers hold in shaping the future of their students through an understanding of emotions in the classroom.

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PGCE Primary, interpersonal relationships, emotions, primary classroom, social, society, Year 2, Year 4, Year 6

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Journal of Trainee Teacher Educational Research

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2043-8338

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15

Publisher

Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge

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