The Impact of Teacher-Student Interaction on Student Motivation and Achievement in Post-Secondary Level in Bangladesh

Education

Bangladesh is a developing country of south Asia. The literacy rate of Bangladesh is increasing day by day. The quality of teachers, students and education is also increasing day by day. For becoming a developed country, the education sector can play very significant role. The present students are the future leaders of Bangladesh. The students will lead Bangladesh in future. If the teachers’ students’ interaction become effective then effective learning of the student can be possible. However the present study has conducted to investigate the impacts of teacher-student interaction of student motivation and achievement in post secondary level in Bangladesh. The study was survey type. The study was conducted in Bangladesh. In this research mixed method was used that means in this research qualitative data and quantitative data were used. Random sampling method was used for the study. Total 400 respondents were selected for the study. The respondents were teachers and students. Data were collected from primary and secondary sources. Primary data collection: Primary data have been collected through interviews with the concerned authorities of the selected institution. Some data have also been collected through Observation. Secondary data have been obtained from the different Books, annual report, news paper, magazine, journals, newspapers, internet etc. Questionnaire was used for data collection. Primary data were collected by face to face interview with the respondents and secondary data were collected by reviewing secondary sources. Collected data were analyzed by using computer program Microsoft Excel. The result of the study indicated the importance of teacher-student relationships to attain academic success of the students. The results suggest providing appropriate academic resources and aids for the teachers to meet the individual needs of their students. The results also indicate that there is strong relationship between teacher-student interactions and students’ academic performance and there are difference in the perception of teacher-student interactions between students and teachers. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to conduct extensive studies nationwide (both qualitative and quantitative) to grasp and explore the issues critical in understanding academic achievement in more credible approaches at post secondary level and tertiary. Besides, longitudinal studies are needed to understand the changing role of various factors, including personal characteristics, socioeconomic background, institutional attributes, and academic activities, in academic achievement over time. Besides, to attain the sustainable development goals (SDGs) in education—ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all—both government and nongovernment organizations in Bangladesh must come forward to ensure uniformity, equality, and all-inclusiveness in education.

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