Teacher learner- relationship and academic performance of learners in the selected schools, a case study of Mash Zone, Mwala District, Kenya
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2009-11
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine teacher- learner relationship
and academic performance of learners in Masii Zone, Mwala District
Kenya. Specific Objectives of the study were: Investigate the effect of ' teacher learner relationship on performance of pupils, determine how
discipline affects teacher learner relationship and investigate the
relationship between effective communication and positive teacher
learner relationship.
The research is presented in both qualitative and quantitative design.
Qualitative design helped the researcher get a deeper meaning of the
study while helped in an.analyzing the numbers that were
involved in the study. Primary data was collected through both
structured and unstructured interviews. National and international
documents were consulted. The methods used for data collection ·were questionnaires to the pupils
and interviews for the teachers.
The findings revealed that a good teacher learner relationship can help
improve the academic performance of leamers. The study also revealed
that a good teacher learner relationship maintains learners discipline in
school. According to the study effective communication creates a positive
teacher learner relationship The recommendations called for teacher's attention in creating an
environment where the relationship between the teacher and the learner is good for effective study. In~ relation_ to this effective teaching methods that help to create a good relationship with the learners are necessary.
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A research report submitted to the institute of Open And Distance Learning In partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Award of a Bachelor of Education Arts of Kampala International
University
Keywords
Teacher learner- relationship, Academic performance, Mwala District