Expressions of Gratitude in Education: An Analysis of the #ThankYourTeacher Campaign
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| Title: | Expressions of Gratitude in Education: An Analysis of the #ThankYourTeacher Campaign |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Kelly-Ann Allen (ORCID |
| Source: | International Journal for Educational Integrity. 2024 20. |
| Availability: | BioMed Central, Ltd. Available from: Springer Nature. 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-348-4505; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://www.springer.com/gp/biomedical-sciences |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Teachers, Positive Reinforcement, Professional Recognition, Transformative Learning, Teaching Styles, Teacher Student Relationship, Altruism, Teacher Motivation, Well Being |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s40979-024-00159-2 |
| ISSN: | 1833-2595 |
| Abstract: | Teachers play a significant societal role, yet many feel underappreciated, and commonly cite this as a reason for considering leaving the profession. This study investigated responses to the #ThankYourTeacher social media campaign, which was created to generate public expressions of gratitude towards teachers. Data were collected from Twitter, Instagram, a campaign website, and public events and thematically analysed. Orr's (1992) Head, Heart, and Hands Model of Transformational Learning was used as a framework for understanding the qualities of teachers and their teaching that participants appreciated. Notably, more individuals expressed gratitude for teachers' motivational and compassionate qualities (Heart) and their enthusiasm and leadership (Hands) than for their subject knowledge (Head). These findings underscore the importance of the teacher-student relationship and relational qualities over subject expertise. This study also highlights the potential for further research into the impacts of practicing gratitude towards teachers and increasing teachers' sense of being valued and appreciated. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1436906 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Teachers play a significant societal role, yet many feel underappreciated, and commonly cite this as a reason for considering leaving the profession. This study investigated responses to the #ThankYourTeacher social media campaign, which was created to generate public expressions of gratitude towards teachers. Data were collected from Twitter, Instagram, a campaign website, and public events and thematically analysed. Orr's (1992) Head, Heart, and Hands Model of Transformational Learning was used as a framework for understanding the qualities of teachers and their teaching that participants appreciated. Notably, more individuals expressed gratitude for teachers' motivational and compassionate qualities (Heart) and their enthusiasm and leadership (Hands) than for their subject knowledge (Head). These findings underscore the importance of the teacher-student relationship and relational qualities over subject expertise. This study also highlights the potential for further research into the impacts of practicing gratitude towards teachers and increasing teachers' sense of being valued and appreciated. |
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| ISSN: | 1833-2595 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s40979-024-00159-2 |
