TEACHERS DISCOURAGING ATTITUDE TOWARDS STUDENTS IN TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS AT SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL

Abstract

The research study deals with teachers’ discouraging attitude towards students in teaching learning process at secondary level. Objective of the study was to identify teachers’ discouraging attitude towards students in teaching-learning process at secondary school level. This Study was delimited to Tehsil Kotli. The study was descriptive by nature and survey was conducted to collect the data. One thousand and fifty (1050) students enrolled in class 9th and 10th in Tehsil Kotli, were the population of the study. Two hundred and eighty (280) students were selected as sample by using Simple Random Sampling technique. A questionnaire based upon five-point Likert scale for students comprising 10 items was developed as research instrument. Data were collected personally by the researcher on questionnaires from 280 students. Collected data were analyzed by using simple percentage, Mean score and Standard Deviation. The findings revealed that various discouraging attitudes, including favoritism, physical punishment, and neglect of students’ psychological needs, were prevalent among secondary school teachers. These behaviors were perceived to hinder both academic achievement and emotional well-being of students. The study emphasizes the need for teacher training and awareness programs to promote positive and inclusive classroom practices.