AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE ROLE OF TEACHERS’ IN DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC BEHAVIOR AT PRIMARY LEVEL

Abstract

Teachers’ role is very important in the development of students’ academic behavior. Learners spend a majority of their time within the educational institution, where they not only acquire academic knowledge but also keenly observe and learn from their teachers. In addition to academic expertise, students learn vital socio-cultural skills from their teachers. A teacher who prioritizes holistic student development imparts invaluable lessons in respect, interpersonal and intrapersonal communication skills, cultural awareness, moral values, and problem-solving abilities. This study explores an investigation of the teachers' role in developing students' academic behavior, an underexplored subject in the existing literature. To facilitate comprehension, this research breaks down the components that constitute students' academic behavior. These components encompass students' motivation in completing homework, proficiency in study techniques, organizational aptitude, collaborative learning abilities, and motivation. Employing a quantitative research design, the study collected data using a stratified sampling technique. The study's population comprised 81,400 students and 2,760 teachers from government primary schools in District Shangla. A representative sample of 350 teachers and 350 students, drawn from 350 distinct primary schools, participated in the research. Data collection relied on a self-developed questionnaire and subsequent analysis using SPSS. According to the research findings, the majority of students expressed agreement, as indicated on the Likert scale, regarding the pivotal role of teachers in nurturing students' academic behavior. The results underscored that teachers wield significant influence over holistic child development. Respondents affirmed that study skills, homework completion, organizational proficiency, collaborative skills, and motivation collectively contribute to enhanced academic behavior. In summary, teachers play a pivotal role in fostering positive student academic behavior."