Staff and student experiences of dialogue days, a student engagement activity

• Mandy Asghar ^[1]
  1. [1] York St John University

     York St John University

     Reino Unido

     
• Localización: Innovations in education and teaching international, ISSN 1470-3297, Vol. 53, Nº 4, 2016, págs. 435-444
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This paper reports the findings from a descriptive phenomenological exploration of the lived experience of dialogue days, a student engagement activity, from the perspectives of staff and students. I suggest that dialogue days enhance the relational and emotional aspects of learning with the potential to impact on future student engagement and motivation. In the discussion, I consider the role of the self and the importance of community within a concept of ‘relational pedagogy.’ In conclusion, I propose that dialogue days are one way to develop relational pedagogy as a means to enhance student engagement.