An analysis of Teachers’ Behavior for the academic performance of school students in Faisalabad, Pakistan

Abstract

The basic purpose of the study was to analyze teachers’ behavior for the academic performance of school students in Tehsil Faisalabad, Pakistan. The study population was all the teachers and students of Govt. sector schools, of Tehsil Faisalabad (From Pakistan). From (88) total number of schools, six schools (3 schools from urban and 3 schools from rural areas) were selected on a random basis 5 students were selected from 6^th standard, 5 from 7^th standard, 5 from 8th standard) making a sample of 90 students. Three teachers were selected from the selected standards (1 from 6^th standard, 1 from 7^th standard, 1 from 8^th standard). The selected teachers’ samples were eighteen. Two questionnaires were used with a five-point rating scale to collect the views of school teachers and students about the teachers’ behavior regarding the students' academic achievement. The researcher personally visited schools and collected views regarding the behavior of teachers on the academic achievements of students. Quantitative data were analyzed through SPSS. Results indicated that students were agreed that they are appreciated by their teacher (a weighted score of 25.00). Results concluded that communication between teacher and student helps the teacher to understand students' feelings with a weighted score of 31.00. Majority of students consider their teacher as a role model with a weighted score of 36.00. The study's major conclusions were that teachers felt honored to be teachers, adjusted themselves with the predominant situation and environments, and used different motivational teaching techniques. Students were found to be pleased with the positive behavior of their teachers. It was recommended that teachers behave positively with students and show professionalism so their students will pay attention to their study through such kind of motivation.