Relationship Building

Understanding the Extent and Value

Authors

  • Nita C. Lester Griffith University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47381/aijre.v21i1.593

Keywords:

relationship building, school leadership, rural community engagement

Abstract

Relationship building in the remote rural settings studied occurred at various levels: professional, school-based, personal, and community-wide. Principals and teachers who understand the importance of relationship building—especially its personal and community-wide facets—who take the initiative in establishing and nurturing relationships and improving them through reflection over time, are more successful at motivating, inspiring, and aligning country people to facilitate change. The acquisition of supportive relationships is presented as a possible precursor to successful school leadership and teaching in small remote rural school settings.

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Published

01-03-2011

How to Cite

Lester, N. C. (2011). Relationship Building: Understanding the Extent and Value. Australian and International Journal of Rural Education, 21(1), 79–93. https://doi.org/10.47381/aijre.v21i1.593