The Public School Teacher's Role as Mediator of Positive Climates and Well-Being in Classrooms

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Abstract

School climate and teacher's role in mediating psychosocial processes are crucial in building the well-being of students. This study analyzes the relationship between teacher role and school climate and search for the aspect of teaching role that contributes the most to building positive classroom environments. "My class" and "Behaviors teaching role" inventories were applied to a representative sample of 1173 students in Valparaíso, Chile. The results indicate a positive and significant relationship between the two variables. The stepwise regression model suggests that communication of high expectations and group-work methodologies, affect positive classroom climates. The importance of health, wellbeing, and student-teacher interaction as a protagonist and creator of positive environments is discussed.

Authors

• Paula Ascorra, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso

• Veronica Lopez, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso

• Marian Bilbao, Universidad de Santiago de Chile

• Macarena Morales, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso

• Claudia Carrasco, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso