Two Pint PLC

Personal & Professional Education Discussion

Two Pint PLC – Personal & Professional Education Podcast

A podcast to challenge educators across K-12 by considering up-to-date research and current events through the lens of practicing teachers trying to do what’s right for students.

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110 Class Structure & Positive Relationships

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Episode Synopsis

Classroom management is a frequent topic in teacher preparation and professional development, but what kinds of classroom structures really have an impact? We look at balancing support with avoiding being controlling and the importance of clarity of goals and purpose.

Later, we discuss themes in building positive student relationships. Students notice teacher enthusiasm, authenticity, and a healthy sense of authority. How can we each approach these elements in a way that works for us?

  • First Segment – 02:26 – Classroom Structure’s Student Impacts
  • Second Segment – 24:51 – Positive Teacher-Student Relationships

Primary Citations

  • Patall, E. A., Yates, N., Lee, J., Chen, M., Bhat, B. H., Lee, K., … & Hanson, D. J. (2024). A meta-analysis of teachers’ provision of structure in the classroom and students’ academic competence beliefs, engagement, and achievement. Educational Psychologist, 59(1), 42-70. https://doi.org/10.1080/00461520.2023.2274104
  • Shapira, O., Abu-Alhija, F.N., Slakmon, B. (2026). Teacher–student relationships in practice: Student perceptions of positive teaching. British Journal of Educational Psychology Early View. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjep.70076

Supplemental Citations

Featured Beverage

We drink Tropical Tank, a tropical riff on the Tank 7 American Saison by Boulevard Brewing Co. in Kansas City, MO.