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CHAPTER 4
FINDINGS
In this chapter I analyze interview statements and
observation data using protocols that reflect components of
effective teacher – student relationships as described in the
literature review.
The data have been sorted, coded,
categorized, and reviewed for relevance.
The analysis process I
used is a hybrid of case study analysis methods guided by Stake
(1995, 2010), Yin (2003, 2009) and Rubin & Rubin (2005).
This single case study produced a synthesis of information that
guides the classroom teacher in this study in the development
and maintenance of her relationships with her students. The
resulting analysis and interpretation provides a description of
major themes that developed regarding strong teacher student
relationships, as well as, specific components to the
interactions considered essential for her students’ learning
environment.
Stake (1995) says there are two strategic ways that
researchers gain meaning about cases.
One is through direct
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interpretation and the other, through aggregation of instances until
something can be said about them as a class (p. 74).
He purports
that both of these strategies are necessary with case study analysis
with the most important meanings coming from reappearance over
and over.
Interview and Observation
I interviewed the participant in this study on three separate
occasions. The purpose of the first interview was to have her
describe her process for building a relationship with her students
and share any anecdotal evidence she had to support what she
was saying.
This initial interview was followed up with a classroom
observation where I took field notes pertaining to verbal and
physical interactions the teacher had with her students, as well as
the physical layout of the classroom. I used this information as
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