المستخلص: |
Building positive rapport between teachers and students is essential for fostering effective learning environments. However, establishing strong relationships requires understanding the complex social dynamics underlying rapport development. This systematic literature review examines conceptual definitions of rapport and analyzes research exploring its benefits, strategies, barriers, and solutions. Peer-reviewed articles published between 2010- 2022 were identified through educational databases using keyword searches. A thematic synthesis offered critical examination of rapport through theoretical lenses including education, psychology, and interpersonal theories. Findings demonstrated rapport comprises mutual trust, empathy and care. Substantial evidence linked positive rapport to improved student outcomes, while strategies employing respect, understanding cultural differences, and adapting to disciplines optimized relationships. Nevertheless, challenges like large class sizes, cultural mismatches, and workload constraints inhibit rapport. Recommendations centered on pre-service training, class-size reduction, cultural competency development, and workload adjustments. Overall, the study establishes rapport as critical to student success and provides insights for optimizing caring, trusting pedagogies through focused investments and contextual applications of theoretical knowledge.
|