Teacher Learner- Relationship and Academic Performance of Learners in Amukura Division Teso South District Kenya
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Date
2009-08
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree of education
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine teacher- learner relationship and
academic performance of learners in Amukura division Teso South district.
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 quantitative helped in
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 learners. 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 Degree of Bachelor of Education of Kampala International University
Keywords
Teacher Learner- Relationship, Academic Performance, Teso South District Kenya