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Discussion on Construction Ideas of Teacher-Student Relationship in University English Classroom for Boosting Learning Motivation

Lingxia Wu
Vol. 6, No. 10, pp. 76-82, 2026 DOI: 10.54691/899djy38 October 19, 2026
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Abstract.One of the primary issues with teaching English in universities is that there is not enough motivation to study. Classroom contact is a crucial factor to adjust learning motivation, and the teacher-student connection is the main factor of classroom interaction. This article addresses the possibilities of enhancing learning motivation through optimisation of the teacher-student interaction. Combining the self-determination theory and relevant researches of foreign language learning motivation, the teaching observation of multiple universities and existing survey data, it analyses the current practical problems of the teacher-student relationship in the classroom, namely its de-attachment, one-way interaction and utilitarian orientation, and the indirect inhibitory effect on learning motivation caused by the dissolution of autonomy, competence and belonging. Based on this, the author proposes four principles for developing teacher-student connection, namely, respect and trust as the emotional basis, equality and discussion as the interaction criteria, guiding and support as the positioning of teachers and cohabitation and growth as the value orientation. Three elements of building of classroom environment, development of after-class contact channels and optimisation of evaluation and feedback system are developed as practical routes. The systematic reconstruction of the teacher-student relationship can help to construct a continuous support system for the learning motivation. It has some reference significance for improving the efficacy of university English instruction.
Keywords. Learning motivation, University English, Teacher-student relationship, Classroom interaction, Teaching strategies.
APA Citation Lingxia Wu (2026). Discussion on Construction Ideas of Teacher-Student Relationship in University English Classroom for Boosting Learning Motivation. Frontiers in Humanities and Social Sciences, 6(10), 76-82. https://doi.org/10.54691/899djy38

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