Impact of Classroom Climate and Teacher Personality on Academic Achievement of Secondary School Students in Kaura LGA of Kaduna State

Aisha Aminu

Abstract


This research tries to investigate the impact of classroom climate and teacher personality on the academic achievement of secondary school students in Kaura LGA of Kaduna State. The study adopted a correlational research design to examine associations between the variables that come under consideration. The sample used in this study consisted of 300 secondary school students. Sampling the participants were purposively drawn from different secondary schools within Kaura LGA. Data Collection Data was collected through an adapted, structured questionnaire comprising 20 items on perceptions of classroom climate, teacher personality, and academic achievement. The instrument was validated by four experts and yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.85. Results: Pearson's r analysis has shown a moderate to strong positive correlation between classroom climate and students' academic achievement, with r = 0.52, p = 0.0001, and a moderate positive correlation between teacher personality and academic achievement, with r = 0.48, p = 0.0003. These therefore mean that positive classroom climate and supportive teacher personality significantly predict improvement in academic performance. Based on the findings from this research, the following recommendations were put forth: Classroom Climate Improved: Schools need to incorporate professional development programs that would help teachers construct a much more positive and interactive atmosphere in their classrooms. This includes classroom management and strategies for ensuring students are engaged. Supportive and Motivational Personality Traits by Teachers: Educational institutions must focus on selecting and building supportive and motivating personality traits among their teaching fraternity. This is to be actualized through revised recruitment criteria and continuous professional development, with the focus on emotional intelligence and effective communication amongst recruits.


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