The Impact of Curiosity on Teacher-Student Relationships

Abstract

The goals of this study were (1) to assess the unique contributions of curiosity and demographics to teacher-student relationships (TSR), and (2) to identify the most common barriers teachers experience when attempting to build positive TSR. A sample of 518 teachers from across the United States completed an online survey. The results show that curiosity and grade level predict TSR. Students' negative behavior, time constraints, and large class sizes were among the most common barriers to positive TSR.