Masters Theses
Date of Award
5-2013
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Major
Communication and Information
Major Professor
Michelle Violanti
Committee Members
Courtney Wright, Laura Miller
Abstract
This study seeks to understand the importance of teacher student relationships and the impacts of goal orientation, personality, socio-economic status, and student achievement. The study used a sample of students served by Project GRAD Knoxville, a non-profit organization that serves students in the heart of the city. The sample consisted of 110 college students who have received a scholarship from the organization. The results show that learning goal orientation is a significant predictor of student-teacher relationships. Knowing a student’s LGO and time spent discussing social topics can predict whether or not students will end up on academic probation 64% of the time. Females report higher levels of performance goal orientation than men.
Recommended Citation
Parker, Kensey Ruth, "Student-Teacher Relationships and Impacts of Goal Orientation, Personality, Socio-Economic Status, and Performance: An Examination of Those Served by Project GRAD Knoxville. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 2013.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/1665
Included in
Higher Education and Teaching Commons, Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Commons, Organizational Communication Commons, Personality and Social Contexts Commons