TEACHER-STUDENT RELATIONSHIP AND ITS IMPACT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OVIA NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

ABSTRACT

The present study aimed to investigate the impact of the Teacher’s student relationship on the academic performance of senior secondary school students in Ovia north east local Government Area Edo State. The study employed a descriptive survey design and selected a sample of 50 senior secondary school students and using a simple random sampling technique. Hypotheses were tested , and the data collection instrument used was the Teacher’s student Relationship Questionnaire . The study's findings demonstrated that consistent communication between students and teachers and a conducive learning environment created by teachers had a significant impact on the academic performance of senior secondary school students in ovia north east local Government Area Edo State .Based on these results, the study recommended that students should cultivate positive relationships with their teachers by participating actively in classroom activities, demonstrating respect for their teachers, and maintaining regular communication with them. Moreover, the study recommended that teachers should be encouraged to improve their interpersonal relationships with their students to enhance their academic performance. Teachers were also encouraged to leverage their teaching experience to create an interesting and engaging personal relationship with students, inspiring their interest in academic excellence. Overall, the study's findings are significant for educators, policymakers, and other stakeholders in education. The study highlights the importance of the teacher’s student relationship in improving students' academic performance and suggests practical ways to foster positive relationships.