This study aims to investigate the influence of teacher-student relationships on students' academic development and achievement. The primary objective is to examine the nature of student-teacher relationships in English classrooms at a northeastern university in Thailand. Data were collected through questionnaires and follow-up interviews with students enrolled in the English for International Communication program. Responses were obtained from 100 undergraduate students across different academic years and analyzed using descriptive statistics for the questionnaire data and qualitative content analysis for the interview data. The findings reveal that the majority of students are aware of the significant and effective influence of teacher-student relationships on their academic development and achievement. However, some students remain unaware of the importance of this relationship. Neither group of students acknowledged the role of teacher-student relationships in enhancing classroom quality and academic performance. Therefore, the study suggests that both students and teachers should focus on improving teacher-student relationships, as these relationships serve as a crucial bridge for effective academic processes. Ignoring the importance of this relationship in the classroom can negatively affect academic performance.

Authors:
Watchareepun Pahanit, Mahasarakham University, Thailand
Eric A. Ambele, Mahasarakham University, Thailand

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Eric Ambele is currently a lecturer and researcher at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Mahasarakham University, Thailand.

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