Pianta & Hamre state that a gooddeal of literature delivers evidence that strong relationships between studentsand their teachers are effective to the improvement of all students in school. Havinga positive student-teacher relationship are a valued resource for students (Paanta& Hamre, 2006). They propose thathaving a good and positive relationship with a teacher allows students to beable to perform on their own because they know they can count on their teacherif problems begin – that the teacher will distinguish and respond to theproblem.
As children enter formal school settings, relationships with teachers affordthe foundation for successful adjustment to the social and academic environment(p. 80).