An Analysis of Teacher-Student Interactions Influencing Learning Outcomes and Emotional Development
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https://doi.org/10.64882/ijrt.v13.i4.577Keywords:
Teacher–Student Relationships, Learning Outcomes, Emotional Development, Classroom Interaction, Socio-Emotional Learning, Academic Engagement, Educational Psychology, Relational PedagogyAbstract
Teacher-student interactions play a foundational role in shaping both academic learning outcomes and emotional development within modern educational environments, influencing how students perceive themselves, engage with instructional content, regulate emotions, construct learning identities, and internalize attitudes toward schooling. This review paper examines the multidimensional nature of teacher–student interactions, analyzing how communication patterns, relational dynamics, emotional responsiveness, instructional dialogue, feedback practices, behavioral expectations, and classroom climate collectively affect cognitive achievement, motivation, emotional resilience, social belonging, and psychological well-being. Drawing upon theoretical models in socio-emotional learning, attachment theory, educational psychology, motivation research, and developmental pedagogy, the paper explores how supportive teacher relationships enhance learning outcomes through increased engagement, strengthened self-efficacy, reduced anxiety, and improved regulatory capacity, while negative or distant interactions contribute to academic disengagement, emotional withdrawal, and diminished classroom participation. The synthesis highlights that teacher–student interactions extend beyond instructional exchange, functioning as relational ecosystems that shape emotional safety, identity development, and academic confidence. The paper further discusses challenges related to cultural diversity, behavioral interpretation, teacher workload, implicit bias, and institutional pressure, concluding with implications for practice and directions for future research aimed at fostering relationally attuned educational environments that support holistic learner development.
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