Staff and student experiences of dialogue days, a student engagement activity. Issue 4 (3rd July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Asghar, Mandy
• Is Part Of: Innovations in education & teaching international. Volume 53:Issue 4(2016)
• Page Start: 435
• Page End: 444
• Publication Date: 2016-07-03
• Subjects: dialogue -- relational pedagogy -- student engagement; Programmed instruction -- Periodicals; Educational technology -- Periodicals; Instructional systems -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 371.33
• DOI: 10.1080/14703297.2014.961505
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1470-3297

Abstract

Abstract : 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.