Relationship of Teacher’s Attitude towards Students and Student’s Attitude towards the Teacher

Abstract

This study explores the dynamic between teachers' attitudes toward students and students' attitudes toward teachers at the secondary level. The research objectives involve investigating teacher attitudes, understanding student perspectives, and examining the correlation between the two. Employing a descriptive and quantitative approach, the study focuses on the entire population of 253 Government Girls Secondary Schools in District Faisalabad. A sample of 240 participants, comprising 40 secondary teachers and 200 students, was selected using a convenience sampling technique. The researcher crafted two questionnaires—one for teachers and one for students—utilizing close-ended questions to gather data during school surveys amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Subsequently, the collected data underwent analysis using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), with correlation methods applied to evaluate the relationship between teachers' attitudes toward students and students' attitudes toward teachers. The majority of respondents, including both students and teachers, concurred that a positive teacher attitude significantly benefits students, enhancing their learning experiences. Furthermore, the study found that students reciprocating with positive attitudes toward teachers positively influenced their academic performance. Implement these strategies can address shyness and communication gaps between students and teachers and foster healthy relationship.