Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
12-2019
Book
Revealing Jesus in the learning environment: Experiences of Christian educators pp. 35-54
ISBN
978-0-6484704-1-0
ANZSRC / FoR Code
130103 Higher Education| 130106 Secondary Education| 130304 Educational Administration, Management and Leadership
Avondale Research Centre
Christian Education Research Centre
Avondale Research Centre
Scripture, Spirituality and Society Research Centre
Reportable Items
B1
Field of Education
07 Education
Peer Review
Before publication
Staff Classification
Permanent
Abstract
This chapter draws on data from original qualitative research to explore the nature of the relationships which may contribute to an educational learning environment with a Christian ethos. The literature revealed the importance of positive relationships on student achievement, socioemotional wellbeing and connection, but also highlighted a scarcity of research that explored the nature of educators’ relationships and how they shape perceptions of the learning environment. Using the Gospel of John as an exemplar of Jesus’ relationships, this investigation used a narrative sensemaking approach to identify six types of relationships that teachers and administrators value as influencing their own capacity to understand and practise Christian education.
Recommended Citation
Christian, B. (2019). Revealing Jesus through teacher relationships: How educators’ relationships impact the ethos of the learning environment. In P. Kilgour, & B. Christian (Eds.), Revealing Jesus in the learning environment: Experiences of Christian educators (pp. 35-54). Cooranbong, Australia: Avondale Academic Press.
Comments
Used by permission: Avondale Academic Press and the author.
Staff and Students of Avondale College may access Revealing Jesus in the Learning Environment from Avondale College Library (371.071 K55).