Nurturing a Respectful Connection: Exploring the Relationship between University Educators and Students in a Spanish Veterinary Faculty

The respect of the teacher for the student is essential for effective teaching from the perspective of the students, even in comparison to the knowledge and communication capacity of the teacher. Consequently, the optimal development of this characteristic fosters a more effective and efficient stud...

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Main Authors: Ana S. Ramírez, José Raduan Jaber, Rubén S. Rosales, Magnolia Conde-Felipe, Francisco Rodríguez, Juan Alberto Corbera, Alejandro Suárez-Pérez, Mario Encinoso, Ana Muniesa
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Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
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author Ana S. Ramírez
José Raduan Jaber
Rubén S. Rosales
Magnolia Conde-Felipe
Francisco Rodríguez
Juan Alberto Corbera
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Mario Encinoso
Ana Muniesa
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description The respect of the teacher for the student is essential for effective teaching from the perspective of the students, even in comparison to the knowledge and communication capacity of the teacher. Consequently, the optimal development of this characteristic fosters a more effective and efficient student–teacher relationship. We initiated this research following a conversation with a group of university students, who expressed their discontent regarding the lack of respect shown towards them by some teachers. Therefore, we conducted a descriptive study using online surveys, focusing on the central axis in the teacher–student relationship. The results highlighted the need for faculty members to analyze and question their attitudes towards their students. This paper presents initial results of the data collected at the Veterinary Faculty of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
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spelling doaj.art-c3d0991259b5491da09b3a0d73bdf60e2023-11-19T13:20:33ZengMDPI AGVeterinary Sciences2306-73812023-08-0110953810.3390/vetsci10090538Nurturing a Respectful Connection: Exploring the Relationship between University Educators and Students in a Spanish Veterinary FacultyAna S. Ramírez0José Raduan Jaber1Rubén S. Rosales2Magnolia Conde-Felipe3Francisco Rodríguez4Juan Alberto Corbera5Alejandro Suárez-Pérez6Mario Encinoso7Ana Muniesa8Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Trasmontaña, 35413 Arucas, Las Palmas, SpainFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Trasmontaña, 35413 Arucas, Las Palmas, SpainFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Trasmontaña, 35413 Arucas, Las Palmas, SpainFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Trasmontaña, 35413 Arucas, Las Palmas, SpainFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Trasmontaña, 35413 Arucas, Las Palmas, SpainFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Trasmontaña, 35413 Arucas, Las Palmas, SpainFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Trasmontaña, 35413 Arucas, Las Palmas, SpainVeterinary Clinical Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Trasmontaña, 35413 Arucas, Las Palmas, SpainFaculty of Veterinary, University of Zaragoza-CITA, Miguel Servet, 177, 50013 Zaragoza, Zaragoza, SpainThe respect of the teacher for the student is essential for effective teaching from the perspective of the students, even in comparison to the knowledge and communication capacity of the teacher. Consequently, the optimal development of this characteristic fosters a more effective and efficient student–teacher relationship. We initiated this research following a conversation with a group of university students, who expressed their discontent regarding the lack of respect shown towards them by some teachers. Therefore, we conducted a descriptive study using online surveys, focusing on the central axis in the teacher–student relationship. The results highlighted the need for faculty members to analyze and question their attitudes towards their students. This paper presents initial results of the data collected at the Veterinary Faculty of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/9/538respectteacher–student relationshipveterinary students
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Mario Encinoso
Ana Muniesa
Nurturing a Respectful Connection: Exploring the Relationship between University Educators and Students in a Spanish Veterinary Faculty
Veterinary Sciences
respect
teacher–student relationship
veterinary students
title Nurturing a Respectful Connection: Exploring the Relationship between University Educators and Students in a Spanish Veterinary Faculty
title_full Nurturing a Respectful Connection: Exploring the Relationship between University Educators and Students in a Spanish Veterinary Faculty
title_fullStr Nurturing a Respectful Connection: Exploring the Relationship between University Educators and Students in a Spanish Veterinary Faculty
title_full_unstemmed Nurturing a Respectful Connection: Exploring the Relationship between University Educators and Students in a Spanish Veterinary Faculty
title_short Nurturing a Respectful Connection: Exploring the Relationship between University Educators and Students in a Spanish Veterinary Faculty
title_sort nurturing a respectful connection exploring the relationship between university educators and students in a spanish veterinary faculty
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teacher–student relationship
veterinary students
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