Teacher- Learner Relationship And Academic Performance in Primary Schools In Gatundu Division, Thika District, Kenya

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to determine teacher~ learner relationship and academic performance of learners in Gatundu Division, Thika District Kenya. 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 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.

TABLE OF CONTENT

Preliminaries

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CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

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CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

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METHODOLOGY

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CHAPTER FIVE

SUMARRY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

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