Jacob Cayanus and Matthew M. Martin
10Teacher Self-Disclosure
Abstract: The argument has been made that the student-teacher relationship is interpersonal in nature. As such, teacher self-disclosure plays an important role in the development of this relationship. Teacher self-disclosure refers to the process of divulging personal information while giving instruction or interacting with students. From conversing about family to providing details about undergraduate life, this teacher communication behavior promotes understanding, influences the learning environment, and enhances the student-teacher relationship. From a theoretical perspective, the concept of teacher self-disclosure is multi-dimensional in nature, but the dimensions themselves have ...
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