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Direct linkBolkan, San; Griffin, Darrin J. – Communication Education, 2018
In this study, we investigated how various teaching behaviors influence student interest as a situational variable. Specifically, we studied how behaviors related to "catch" interest (i.e., ephemeral aspects of the learning environment such as instructor humor, nonverbal immediacy, intellectual stimulation) and "hold" interest…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Student Interests, Classroom Environment, Student Empowerment
Frisby, Brandi N.; Slone, Amanda R.; Bengu, Elif – Communication Education, 2017
Building on previous rapport research, Hofstede's dimensions of culture, and calls for culture-centered instructional research, this study examined instructor-student rapport in U.S. and Turkish college classrooms. U.S. participants (N = 143) and Turkish participants (N = 185) completed measures of rapport, state motivation, participation, and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Cross Cultural Studies, Comparative Education, Classroom Environment
Mazer, Joseph P.; Thompson, Blair – Communication Education, 2016
This study offers validity evidence for the Parental Academic Support Scale, a 16-item multidimensional measure that assesses support related to a child's academic performance, classroom behavior, preparation, hostile peer interactions, and health. Confirmatory factor analysis of the Parental Academic Support Scale (PASS) revealed a close model…
Descriptors: Multidimensional Scaling, Academic Achievement, Classroom Environment, Peer Relationship
Kaufmann, Renee; Sellnow, Deanna D.; Frisby, Brandi N. – Communication Education, 2016
With the increasing popularity of online learning in higher education comes a need to examine students' perceptions about classroom climate in these environments. This two-part study proposes the online learning climate scale (OLCS) for doing so. Informed by both instructional communication and education, the scale consists of several variables…
Descriptors: Program Development, Program Validation, Rating Scales, Test Construction
Young, Laura E.; Horan, Sean M.; Frisby, Brandi N. – Communication Education, 2013
Students and instructors acknowledge the importance of the instructor-student relationship in the classroom. Despite the importance of the instructor-student interpersonal relationship, there can also be unexpected or undesirable outcomes associated with relational teaching. Using the theoretical framework of leader-member exchange, we explored…
Descriptors: Teacher Student Relationship, Classroom Environment, Justice, Communication Strategies
Sidelinger, Robert J.; Booth-Butterfield, Melanie – Communication Education, 2010
In order for students to succeed academically instructors must foster a supportive and connected learning environment. Importantly, not only do instructors need to connect with students, they also need to allow students the opportunity to connect with one another. Following that framework, aligned with the Dimensions of Learning model, we examined…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Environment, College Environment, Educational Quality
