Teacher Learner- Relationship And Academic Performance Of Learners In Amukura Division Teso South District Kenya

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.