Relationship between Teacher-Students Interaction and Students Engagement

Abstract

This study was conducted to find out relationship between teacher-students interaction and students engagement. The purpose of this study is to find out relationship between teacher-students interaction and students engagement. The population of the study consisted of (759) elementary school teachers and universal random sampling technique was used for the selection of the sample of teachers (254). The study was descriptive in nature and survey method was used to collect the data from the respondents. Five point Likert scale was used for gathering the responses from the respondents. The questionnaire was validated by two experts from the Department of Education, University of Kotli Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Data were collected through personal visits. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) software version 22 was used for the analysis of data. It is concluded that most of the respondents were agreed that teacher-student interaction plays a pivotal role in shaping the educational experience and academic success of students, particularly at the elementary level. It is recommended teachers may foster an open and inclusive environment by building stronger relationships with students, encouraging open communication, and utilizing strategies like anonymous feedback channels and peer mentoring systems. Professional development programs can support teachers in effective student engagement. This interaction creates a foundation for meaningful communication, fostering trust and mutual understanding, which are essential for student engagement. Research highlights that when teachers establish positive relationships with students, it enhances their motivation to learn, participation in classroom activities, and overall academic performance

Key Words:  Teacher Student Interaction, Student’s Engagement