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Learn MoreResearch indicates that when teachers focus on personally connecting with their students on a deeper level, student self-agency and engagement in the learning process increase. Positive and meaningful teacher-student relationships involve students building rapport and trust with their teachers, thus cultivating a positive growth mindset. My action research study examined the academic and perceived relationship outcomes for staff and students participating in an established mentoring program using a new digital reflection tool called Along. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected and analyzed to determine the perceived relationship outcomes for staff and students and the academic outcomes for students. The results of the study indicate that the Along program supported teacher mentors in creating the time, capacity, and structures to develop stronger mentor-mentee relationships but did not significantly change struggling student academic outcomes. To learn in detail about the Along program, please use the available links on this site to reveiw Lessons and How to's to understand about how you can quickly use and implement Along in your class or your school. I have also included the Assessments link the survey tools or I used to assess the Along in my study. In addition to Along, I have shared several Refrences and links you can use to learn more about the importance of building stong teacher-student relationships.
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